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.
  • And don’t forget about the base.
    Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Just don't forget the après drinks.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Oh, can’t forget the hot sauce.
    Maria Bamford, Vulture, 23 June 2026
  • Don’t forget to add gold shoes.
    Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
  • Don’t forget to race some barky boats.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Just don’t forget to put it in the fridge!
    Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
  • And of course, don't forget to use the force.
    Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
  • And along the way, do not forget to have some fun!
    Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
  • The first set is one Gauff would like to forget.
    Reuters, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
  • And Chase, can’t forget about them.
    Fortune Editors, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Just don’t forget to chase your Niko, too.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
  • By all means, make your move… but don’t forget your heart in the process!
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Like going to a bar at night, forget it.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 June 2026
  • But forget about all that for a moment.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 30 Sep. 2025
  • But what if the goalie forgets to do that or doesn’t keep an eye on the clock?
    Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
  • Don’t forget to use it on all steps and railings.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
  • But do not forget that the system worked.
    ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
  • No, don’t let go of the flag or forget the lelolai.
    Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Don’t forget to look up at the sky this weekend!
    Chantelle Lee, Time, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Just don’t forget to add on the hot peppers.
    R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Ailes also wasn’t one to forget a slight.
    Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026

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