as in abandonment
the act of abandoning
his hard-hearted forsaking of his wife and children was truly unforgivable
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as in leaving
to cause to remain behind
forsaking most of our possessions, we evacuated just before the hurricane struck
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Recent Examples of forsaking
Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
Exile, in contrast, is indefinite—marked by a lasting break with prior identities and a durable forsaking of belonging.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
If bigger and better opportunities come along, striking while the iron is hot is a logical course of action, even when moves sometimes appear to make more sense for financial reasons than footballing ones and forsaking the comfort of operating in a stable environment.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
But that doesn’t mean forsaking the forecast and the threat of more dipping temperatures to come.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
The Padres dressed like the Brewers and Mariners, forsaking the brown-and-gold merchandise boom to come.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
So why would Walter consider forsaking some of those substantial financial resources?
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Its gentle without forsaking cleanliness, and leaves skin feeling softer after each use.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
Dufton, who was born with a rare degenerative condition called rod-cone dystrophy, talks with Lee Cowan about how losing his sight did not lead to him forsaking his potential.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2025
Tomorrow belonged to individuals who broke the rules, forsaking protocol to act inventively.
—Angus Fletcher, Big Think, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
If Miller made Willy the embodiment of self-delusion, and Biff the defiant, angry forsaking of those delusions, Linda is compassion as byproduct of insight.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
Exile, in contrast, is indefinite—marked by a lasting break with prior identities and a durable forsaking of belonging.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
Supporters of 2022 World Cup champions Argentina were among the most visible in Doha during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, with some saving for four years and forsaking home-buying in order to make the trip.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
If bigger and better opportunities come along, striking while the iron is hot is a logical course of action, even when moves sometimes appear to make more sense for financial reasons than footballing ones and forsaking the comfort of operating in a stable environment.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
But that doesn’t mean forsaking the forecast and the threat of more dipping temperatures to come.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
The Padres dressed like the Brewers and Mariners, forsaking the brown-and-gold merchandise boom to come.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
So why would Walter consider forsaking some of those substantial financial resources?
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Its gentle without forsaking cleanliness, and leaves skin feeling softer after each use.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
Dufton, who was born with a rare degenerative condition called rod-cone dystrophy, talks with Lee Cowan about how losing his sight did not lead to him forsaking his potential.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2025
Tomorrow belonged to individuals who broke the rules, forsaking protocol to act inventively.
—Angus Fletcher, Big Think, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forsaking
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The org has spent more than a decade fighting against the abandonment of movie theatres in the city and their conversion into hotels, hospitality developments and shopping centers.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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The criteria include frantic efforts to avoid abandonment, having unstable relationships, identity disturbance, impulsive behavior, chronic feelings of emptiness, intense anger, emotional instability, paranoia or dissociation under stress, and recurrent suicidal behavior or self-harm.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The case was initiated in August by an asylum-seeker from Guatemala who was arrested after leaving a routine immigration hearing in San Francisco and then held without access to adequate hygiene, sanitation, medical care and legal advice, according to the complaint.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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The 'new normal' The threats facing high-profile events in 2026 differ from those held in recent decades as technology has quickly evolved, experts said, leaving law enforcement agencies working to catch up.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Verb
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Those hoping to attend the game described a frantic scene on social media, with some sharing stories of abandoning their rides, including shuttles and rideshares, and walking to the stadium.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Build bridges without abandoning your brilliant self.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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“Forsaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forsaking. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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