NYT Dictionary

FORGOING

/fɔɹˈɡoʊɪŋ/
Verbfor-GO-ingfor-go-ing · 3 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of forgo

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

renunciationforswearingwaiverelinquishforgoforegoforeswearpredateprecedeantecede

Antonyms

postdateclaim

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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