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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
Victor transplants Hans’ brain into Christina’s body, curing her paralysis but giving her amnesia.
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Rory Doherty, Time, 7 Mar. 2026
Immune amnesia can last anywhere from a few months to several years.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
Even a mild case of measles can lead to lingering damage to the immune system known as immune amnesia, making a person more vulnerable to other diseases ranging from flu to tuberculosis.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Measles also causes immune amnesia, wiping out immune memory and leading to immunosuppression that may last up to three years.
—Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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Rory Doherty, Time, 7 Mar. 2026
Immune amnesia can last anywhere from a few months to several years.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
Even a mild case of measles can lead to lingering damage to the immune system known as immune amnesia, making a person more vulnerable to other diseases ranging from flu to tuberculosis.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Measles also causes immune amnesia, wiping out immune memory and leading to immunosuppression that may last up to three years.
—Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amnesia
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Erythromycin eye ointment protects against gonorrhea that can be contracted during birth and potentially cause blindness if untreated.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The incident marks at least the third time this year that anti-ICE demonstrators suffered partial or complete blindness after police used force against them.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Experts recommend placing valuables in zippered pockets inside a bag rather than loose in bins to reduce theft or forgetfulness.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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What these succulents don’t handle well is overwatering, so don’t think that giving them a little extra to make up for forgetfulness will pay off.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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In 2020, the 67-year-old French retiree had been happily married for nearly 50 years when she was informed by police that her husband, Dominique, had over the past decade repeatedly drugged her into unconsciousness, raped her, and videotaped scores of other men raping her as well.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
4 Mar. 2026
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Mercader slipped into unconsciousness twice, resurfacing to offer up more vague, contradictory claims that seemed scripted.—
Josh Ireland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Amnesia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amnesia. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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