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a condition in which a person is unable to remember things because of head injury, shock, illness, or fatigue
The concussion left him with amnesia, and he couldn't remember how he had gotten hurt.
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Recent Examples of amnesia
That historical amnesia cuts both ways.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
The quotes come from the fact that the two have history, which Amy does not remember due to her amnesia.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Even neuroscientists have praised the film’s realistic and accurate depiction of anterograde amnesia and the basic neurobiology of memory.
—ArsTechnica, 6 Apr. 2026
Dissociation is a common response to traumatic stress that can include amnesia, feelings that things are unreal or feeling disconnected from what is happening.
—Anne P. Deprince, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
The quotes come from the fact that the two have history, which Amy does not remember due to her amnesia.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Even neuroscientists have praised the film’s realistic and accurate depiction of anterograde amnesia and the basic neurobiology of memory.
—ArsTechnica, 6 Apr. 2026
Dissociation is a common response to traumatic stress that can include amnesia, feelings that things are unreal or feeling disconnected from what is happening.
—Anne P. Deprince, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amnesia
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In these college chapters, the book’s velocity matches her quest for a language to challenge the calls for race and gender blindness that had become a popular solution to inequality in America.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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And for people with an outbreak on their face, there is also a risk of long-term issues such as blindness, facial weakness, and hearing loss.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
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Up to 60% of women experience it as confusion, difficulty concentrating, and forgetfulness that is estrogen-specific, not just aging.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
2 May 2026
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Symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, sleep issues, joint and muscle discomfort, night sweats, forgetfulness, moodiness, and irritability.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
23 Apr. 2026
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One victim was pushed onto a couch and had his wallet and jewelry stolen, while another was choked from behind to the point of near unconsciousness and robbed of a Rolex watch, a Louis Vuitton bag, and other valuables.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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One individual was allegedly choked to near unconsciousness.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Amnesia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amnesia. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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