How to Use forgo in a Sentence

forgo

verb

• She is planning to forgo her right to a trial and simply plead guilty.
• I'll forgo dessert tonight—I'm trying to lose weight.
• Biden and Trump chose to forgo one during their face-off in June.
  — Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024
• The singer stepped out in the label’s plushy fur overcoat and black, ripped tight-boots, and forwent a shirt with it.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 June 2024
• However, as part of the deal, Hayes must forgo the use of party funds.
  — Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2024
• This clause in a contract forces you to forgo that option.
  — Laura Daily, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2022
• Don't let the kids have seconds or forgo a meal themselves.
  — Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 24 May 2022
• In the comics, the pair do reconcile, and Echo forgoes her villainous ways and becomes a part of the Avengers.
  — Erica Gonzales, ELLE, 18 May 2023
• The challenge will be to get residents to forgo driving and ride the trains.
  — Mary Perez The Sun Herald (tns), al, 3 Jan. 2023
• But visitors would be remiss to forgo a dip in the springs.
  — Madeline Weinfield, Vogue, 21 July 2024
• The singer's decision to forgo a plea deal means the case is now headed to trial.
  — Justine Browning, EW.com, 29 July 2022
• And then there’s David, a 68-year-old rancher from Austin, who forgoes the limo entrance to ride in on a horse instead.
  — Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2024
• Many straight women forgo longer styles to be more dexterous at their jobs or just like the look.
  — Shelby Wax, Allure, 14 Sep. 2023
• The smaller version forgoes the slide rule for a sleeker look.
  — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2023
• Though, Debicki forwent the pearl choker, which would make the look feel too costumey and on-the-nose.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2023
• The girls left that game early, forgoing a walk back home with Delilah’s 16-year-old brother.
  — Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 28 Sep. 2024
• By forgoing small rounds for an oversized mass, the vibe shifts from small and finicky to playful and party-ready.
  — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appétit, 1 Aug. 2023
• The West cannot demand emissions cuts that ask the Rest to forgo better quality of life.
  — Wal Van Lierop, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
• Some kids forgo the freezer completely to get more fridge space.
  — Leanne Italile, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2022
• Notably, the Escalade IQ forgoes the very upright, boxy shape of the classic for a more sharply sloping roof.
  — Laura Burstein, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2023
• The contoured pillow forgoes the messy fill and streamlines the journey to your supportive sleep.
  — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2024
• This recipe forgoes the usual sweet filling in favor of all the makings of chicken pot pie.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 July 2023
• During the Lenten season, many Catholics forgo meat on Fridays.
  — Amanda Pérez Pintado, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2023
• Duggan, playing the best football of his career, will forgo one final season and head to the NFL Draft.
  — Dallas News, 18 Dec. 2022
• This grill pan forgoes a classic long handle in favor of two small side handles.
  — Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
• As with any structured spa detox, the giving-up parts are hard: During the week, all guests forgo salt, sugar, booze, dairy, meat and caffeine.
  — Adam H. Graham, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2022
• With today’s busy schedule, many people forgo the things that maintain good gut health.
  — Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2024
• Others may quickly find a new job in a still tight labor market, and forgo making a claim.
  — Bryan Mena, WSJ, 1 Dec. 2022
• Indeed, the desire for personalization is so strong that 87% of knowledge workers would be willing to forgo part of their salary for it.
  — Roger Trapp, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
• This doesn’t mean people have to forgo enjoyment of the present moment—in fact, Buddhism encourages such pleasures.
  — Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 20 Nov 2024