as in forgetful
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as in ignoring
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1
as in missing
to be unable to recall or think of
I forget exactly on which street that the house is
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2
as in neglecting
to fail to give proper attention to
she promised not to forget her high school friends after she went off to college
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3
as in shirking
to leave undone or unattended to especially through carelessness
he forgot the pot boiling on the stove
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as in failing
to miss the opportunity or obligation
I forgot to call on his birthday
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Recent Examples of forgetting
Chris Carosa, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
She was cast after a previous actress kept forgetting her lines, Cherry says.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Experiencing issues like forgetting names, misplacing keys, or missing turns while driving can understandably provoke anxiety about potential serious neurological problems.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
By forgiving and forgetting, Black Americans will be the role models and spiritual and political leaders God intended them to be in this exceptional country.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
Forgiving only comes with forgetting.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
Many people make the SEO mistake of publishing content and forgetting about it.
—Nick Zviadadze, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Everyone is forgetting conveniently about October 7, but that was a horrible day for the world, not for Israel, for the world.
—Time Staff, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
People are forgetting about it.
—Time Staff, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
Another pitfall is forgetting about the investments that are placed in the IRA.
—Chris Carosa, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
She was cast after a previous actress kept forgetting her lines, Cherry says.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Experiencing issues like forgetting names, misplacing keys, or missing turns while driving can understandably provoke anxiety about potential serious neurological problems.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
By forgiving and forgetting, Black Americans will be the role models and spiritual and political leaders God intended them to be in this exceptional country.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
Forgiving only comes with forgetting.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
Many people make the SEO mistake of publishing content and forgetting about it.
—Nick Zviadadze, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Everyone is forgetting conveniently about October 7, but that was a horrible day for the world, not for Israel, for the world.
—Time Staff, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
People are forgetting about it.
—Time Staff, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgetting
Adjective
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On February 20 — just two weeks after his forgetful day — Paul underwent a three-hour operation on his brain.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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For the uninitiated or the forgetful, here’s what to consider.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Keegan Murray is considered questionable after missing the past two games with left ankle inflammation.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Jan. 2025
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The Leafs looked to finally have the missing piece.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But should investors really be ignoring small caps in 2025?—
Bret Kenwell,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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See video … WATCH RAYMOND ARROYO – Biden rewarded murderers while ignoring the innocent and their families.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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When turnover is low, poor managers blend in with good ones, and even previously effective managers may grow complacent, neglecting employee motivation and productivity.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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While temperatures were unseasonably warm around Christmas time this year, that can sometimes lure individuals into neglecting to prepare properly.—
Laura Lancaster,
Outdoor Life,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Given the constant demands by wind, solar, and EV company executives for more and more government subsidies to sustain their failing business models, this reality could become disastrous for those rent-seeking industries in the coming years as the era of crony capitalism comes to a close.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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But failing to advance beyond the wild-card round (not to mention losing in infamous or controversial fashion) isn’t what fans had in mind when the front office spoke about building a sustainable contender years ago.—
Kaitlyn McGrath,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Fuqua also noted that police were unaware of what led Demetrius to approach this particular student.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Menopause can have profound effects on heart health, yet many people are unaware of this important connection.—
Matthew Nudy,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Courts are the last barrier to Trump's chaotic disregard for the Constitution.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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For many Democrats in Congress, the failure to hold Trump’s national security team accountable signals a broader disregard for truth and accountability.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Intel, the 56-year-old chipmaker co-founded by industry pioneers Gordon Moore and Robert Noyce and legendary investor Arthur Rock, had its worst year since going public in 1971, losing 61% of its value.—
Ari Levy,Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
31 Dec. 2024
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Since losing to Northern Illinois in early September, the Fighting Irish have won 11 consecutive games.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Forgetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgetting. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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