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as in misses
to be unable to recall or think of
I forget exactly on which street that the house is
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2
as in ignores
to fail to give proper attention to
she promised not to forget her high school friends after she went off to college
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as in neglects
to leave undone or unattended to especially through carelessness
he forgot the pot boiling on the stove
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as in fails
to miss the opportunity or obligation
I forgot to call on his birthday
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Recent Examples of forgets
There’s a great accidental gag in a cut bit from the original MTV pilot when a deputy pulls up to arrest Knoxville and forgets to put her car in park.
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Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Each time the price comes back down, Europe forgets what the spike was trying to say.
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Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Macron forgets his watch Macron appeared to leave behind his watch after eating lunch with several other world leaders.
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David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
Bonnie forgets her toys almost instantly and is overjoyed when Lilypad adds her to a group chat for the girls in her dance class.
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Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
On the other, giving up 24 goals in a five-game loss to a team that immediately forgets how to score and gets swept isn’t exactly a ringing endorsement of a team being close to contending.
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Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
But everyone clocks out eventually—a fact Kristy never forgets.
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Gabriela Ulloa,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
Orlanes never forgets to put in the work.
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Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
In its hyper-focus on Moulin himself, the film forgets to incorporate the wider world, including and especially the question of who might have betrayed him — a real mystery it half-teases before ignoring.
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Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 May 2026
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Each time the price comes back down, Europe forgets what the spike was trying to say.
—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Macron forgets his watch Macron appeared to leave behind his watch after eating lunch with several other world leaders.
—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
Bonnie forgets her toys almost instantly and is overjoyed when Lilypad adds her to a group chat for the girls in her dance class.
—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
On the other, giving up 24 goals in a five-game loss to a team that immediately forgets how to score and gets swept isn’t exactly a ringing endorsement of a team being close to contending.
—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
But everyone clocks out eventually—a fact Kristy never forgets.
—
Gabriela Ulloa,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
Orlanes never forgets to put in the work.
—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
In its hyper-focus on Moulin himself, the film forgets to incorporate the wider world, including and especially the question of who might have betrayed him — a real mystery it half-teases before ignoring.
—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgets
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Memorizing where relationships happen in every country misses the point.
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Yet that misses the gentle buzz of excitement when Secrets visited.
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Stating that Palestinians are entitled to a country of their own ignores the facts.
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With the job’s high salary, live-in accommodations and her love of children on her mind, Layla ignores Jasmine’s concerns and drives to the family’s estate to meet Zuri.
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Sam neglects the standards of his profession to protect women who Cady could hurt, especially someone like Sam’s virginal teen daughter, Dani.
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In high-stakes situations, a leader who fully relies on algorithmic advice neglects the most crucial part of their role.
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Tapping into the sporting zeitgeist, the slapstick animation, sees Daffy Duck confounded when Elmer Fudd fails to turn up for duck hunting season.
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An extended car warranty can save electric vehicle (EV) owners thousands of dollars when a critical component, such as an electric motor or battery management system, fails unexpectedly.
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.
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Sweden loses key piece The first half was a sloppy slugfest as both teams tried to use their physicality to assume control.
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While exploring leader Maurice White's triumphs and conflicts, the film limits or omits crucial voices such as Clive Davis, Al McKay, and Larry Dunn.
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The Mac edition shows the top five trackers along with other statistics, but omits the breakdown by tracker type.
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“Forgets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgets. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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