How to Use forget in a Sentence

forget

verb
  • She forgot how to set up the tent.
  • Don't forget that you have to turn off the light when you leave.
  • I'll never forget the first time we met.
  • He's a forgotten man in the world of politics.
  • Forget about finding a way to escape—there's no way out of here.
  • He's now a forgotten hero.
  • I keep forgetting her name.
  • The pain and misery are impossible to forget.
  • If you're hoping to hear from him soon, forget it, it's not going to happen.
  • Don’t forget to keep saving even when your side hustle begins to bring in more revenue.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
  • Don’t forget your feet (arguably the most foundational part of your body).
    Malia Griggs, SELF, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Pop that bowl in the refrigerator and forget about it until the noodles have chilled.
    Elyssa Goldberg, Bon Appétit, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Don’t forget to subscribe to Science, Quickly for more in-depth science news.
    Shayla Love, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2023
  • Wherever vacation takes you this year, don’t forget to always look for the free days at museums!
    James Barrett, Woman's Day, 13 Feb. 2023
  • So it’s been something to relieve my mind from every day and just sit back and enjoy and watch something and forget about what’s going on with my dad.
    Tyler Tachman, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Since the origin of these monsters had been all but forgotten, observers’ imaginations ran wild.
    Lanta Davis and Vince Reighard, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Congress did not simply forget about the promise of home rule over the intervening 185 years, of course.
    Matt Ford, The New Republic, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Opt for chicken or the sofritas (tofu-based), then pile on all the veggies (fajitas, salsa), and don't forget beans for some extra fiber and protein!
    Alyssa Jung, Good Housekeeping, 25 Feb. 2023
  • Keep reading, keep writing and, especially now that early voting is available in all 50 wards, don’t forget to vote!
    Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2023
  • This is largely due to the fact that funding sources vary widely across states and programs, so don't forget about looking into the financing options available.
    Shruti Parashar, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023
  • If your child forgets to do their chores or has to stay up late to get homework done, look at the situation as an opportunity to problem-solve together.
    Amy Morin, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Automating your payments removes the risk of forgetting to pay or being late, which can negatively impact your credit score.
    Sixteen Ramos, The Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Word to the wise: don’t forget to pack the charge cords for all your devices, because there’s no greater bummer than having the charger without any way to connect it to the things that need charging.
    Jen Ator, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2024
  • And forget in-person visits: The wellness businesses of today sell products that are shipped directly to consumers.
    Andrew Zaleski, Men's Health, 20 Feb. 2023
  • As a result, employers that place all their bets on increasing employee wages and forget to provide training opportunities may lose out.
    Lynne Curry | Alaska Workplace, Anchorage Daily News, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Though the world often forgets the humanity of public figures, together, the two athletes have created a bubble of safety and understanding.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Don’t forget to mix in some solids to give the eye a rest.
    Gina Mayfield, Dallas News, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Just don’t forget to click the on-page coupon to score the full discount.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2023
  • So, a lot of folks in the base will – aren’t forgetting those types of things.
    ABC News, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Don't forget to drain the main supply line from the house as well.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024

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