- present tense form of forgo (3rd person singular).
forgoes
Example Sentences
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Southwest started charging for bags last year, but it forgoes that fee for cardholders.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jul. 17, 2026
Typically wearing a traditional Caribbean shirt, Cepeda forgoes a tie, which he considers a symbol of oligarchy.
From Barron's β May 25, 2026
“EPiC” wisely forgoes talking heads in favor of keeping the camera’s gaze on Elvis, though the film is narrated with excerpts from a previously unheard interview in which Presley discusses his life and career.
From Los Angeles Times β Feb. 24, 2026
Movies and TV are dominated by genre storytelling held together by formulaic writing that forgoes character development, mood setting and creative plotting.
From Salon β Aug. 2, 2024
She forgoes all of the usual motel thrills, like unwrapping the soaps and hunting for the Bible.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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