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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
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.
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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
After a bout of amnesia turns his life ordinary, he's reminded of his former glory upon spotting a bottle of Dos Equis in the back of his fridge.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
The spiders that scripted our nightmare benefit from this willful amnesia.
—Jennifer W. Tsai, STAT, 18 Jan. 2026
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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
After a bout of amnesia turns his life ordinary, he's reminded of his former glory upon spotting a bottle of Dos Equis in the back of his fridge.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
The spiders that scripted our nightmare benefit from this willful amnesia.
—Jennifer W. Tsai, STAT, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amnesia
Noun
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This progressive condition can cause vision loss and blindness.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
25 Feb. 2026
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His remarks show a blindness and were inartful.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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Running gags include Moses’ age, certain players’ penchant for forgetfulness and star receiver Stefon Diggs’ proclivity for procreation.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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Crews checked vitals and blood pressure and monitored for potential overdose symptoms, including unconsciousness or difficulty breathing, officials said.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Amnesia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amnesia. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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