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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
Why is amnesia such a favorite theme?
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Literary Hub, 24 Oct. 2025
Another study found that creatine can help support those with traumatic brain injuries, showing improvements in amnesia, headaches and fatigue.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Kwan’s ex-fiancée, Molly (Dianne Doan), who developed amnesia after a car accident several years prior, strolls into Grey Sloan and the two attempt a relationship again … until Kwan learns that Molly’s using him in hopes of getting her memories back.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
Abraham’s note, reflecting on The Gettin’ and the aftershocks of state violence, refused to let celebration slip into amnesia.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
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Literary Hub, 24 Oct. 2025
Another study found that creatine can help support those with traumatic brain injuries, showing improvements in amnesia, headaches and fatigue.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Kwan’s ex-fiancée, Molly (Dianne Doan), who developed amnesia after a car accident several years prior, strolls into Grey Sloan and the two attempt a relationship again … until Kwan learns that Molly’s using him in hopes of getting her memories back.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
Abraham’s note, reflecting on The Gettin’ and the aftershocks of state violence, refused to let celebration slip into amnesia.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amnesia
Noun
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The organization works with people who have lost their vision, teaching them that blindness does not have to limit independence or opportunity.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The condition is an emergency that can lead to blindness if not treated.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There’s a dangerous, stubborn forgetfulness in the vaunted Land of Sunshine.—
Elizabeth A. Logan,
The Conversation,
29 Dec. 2025
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More powerful than the noise of breaking news or the forgetfulness of scrolling.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
12 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Until that point, many of Max’s scenes outside of Vecna’s prison had been in a state of unconsciousness; back in Hawkins, she’s been stuck in a two-year trance.—
Nick Remsen,
Vogue,
27 Dec. 2025
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Butler became angry, came up behind her, put his arm around her neck, and strangled to unconsciousness.—
Deborah Kim,
ABC News,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Amnesia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amnesia. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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