forgo
verb (used with object)
to abstain or refrain from; do without.
are forgoing
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present progressiveof forgo.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The Graybills are among a growing rank of parents who are forgoing inheritances in favor of doling out money to family while they are still alive to see it do some good.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
Shipping companies are forgoing crossings through higher-risk areas, which is making their trips longer and costlier.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 17, 2026
A growing number of people are forgoing formal writing conventions altogether for an unadulterated stream of consciousness—anything to preserve and insist upon their humanity.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2025
More ‘Open’ Signs This Summer: With millions of visitors expected in Paris for the Olympics, many shopkeepers, bakers and restaurateurs are forgoing their cherished annual vacations.
From New York Times ● Jun. 19, 2024
Some are forgoing office jobs to try out different lifestyles, prioritizing quality of life over traditional success.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2023
