as in forgetful
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as in ignoring
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as in missing
to be unable to recall or think of
I forget exactly on which street that the house is
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as in neglecting
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 shirking
to leave undone or unattended to especially through carelessness
he forgot the pot boiling on the stove
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as in failing
to miss the opportunity or obligation
I forgot to call on his birthday
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Recent Examples of forgetting
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Though May 11 — the date Mother’s Day falls on this year — might seem lightyears away, don’t grow too complacent and make the all-too-common mistake of forgetting to secure Mom, or the mother figure in your life, a gift until the very last moment.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
No Way Home ended with the world forgetting who Spider-Man and Peter Parker were.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, King wants people to know that moving on doesn't mean forgetting.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 29 Mar. 2025
Unfortunately, the measles virus can target and destroy these cells in your immune system, resulting in your immune system forgetting what to do when different things invade your body, hence the term amnesia.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Image But silence is not the same thing as forgetting.
—Vivian Wang, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2025
The Aging Brain Is Uniquely Beautiful While the brain’s ability to store and recall information is remarkable, Melina argues that forgetting is just as crucial to learning.
—Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The plot for the fourth Spider-Man is being kept under wraps, with the last film, No Way Home, ending with the world forgetting that teenager Peter Parker was Spider-Man, including MJ (Zendaya).
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
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But sticking to a set of core values and not forgetting the mission and vision (while embracing growth) is key to keeping customers engaged and loyal.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Though May 11 — the date Mother’s Day falls on this year — might seem lightyears away, don’t grow too complacent and make the all-too-common mistake of forgetting to secure Mom, or the mother figure in your life, a gift until the very last moment.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
No Way Home ended with the world forgetting who Spider-Man and Peter Parker were.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, King wants people to know that moving on doesn't mean forgetting.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 29 Mar. 2025
Unfortunately, the measles virus can target and destroy these cells in your immune system, resulting in your immune system forgetting what to do when different things invade your body, hence the term amnesia.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Image But silence is not the same thing as forgetting.
—Vivian Wang, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2025
The Aging Brain Is Uniquely Beautiful While the brain’s ability to store and recall information is remarkable, Melina argues that forgetting is just as crucial to learning.
—Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The plot for the fourth Spider-Man is being kept under wraps, with the last film, No Way Home, ending with the world forgetting that teenager Peter Parker was Spider-Man, including MJ (Zendaya).
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgetting
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Rather than trying to navigate life with messy and forgetful parent or being shuttled off to yet another activity as might happen in the other two types of families.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
5 May 2025
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The forgetful habit of misplacing or losing essential belongings is a universal experience, resulting in an average person losing approximately four items a month and more than 3,000 in their lifetime.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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Stewart went scoreless, missing his only shot attempt, had a rebound, an assist and a block.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The search continues for a 29-year-old woman whose car was discovered in a rural county in Oregon after she was reported missing six days ago, authorities said.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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FedEx — The stock gained more than 1% after Jefferies upgraded FedEx to buy from hold, saying investors are ignoring the cost-cutting efforts at the packing and shipping company that will continue to drive earnings growth regardless of the macroeconomic challenges.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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Yet there’s no ignoring the fact that the Rockies would’ve loved to have Brito penciled in as their second baseman this year.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The two properties tell a story of how Black communities are invested in and what is the best way to go about it without displacing or neglecting residents.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Being revved up for a slot means that DJs and producers are putting up barriers and neglecting their mental health.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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Having no willingness to pay Tucker and failing to approach pending free agent Framber Valdez this spring about an extension is more emblematic of how the Astros have always conducted business.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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The Millsap school board unanimously accepted the resignation of Superintendent Edie Martin, who was recently arrested and faces a charge related to failing to report abuse of special education students.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2025
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For those who are unaware of the phenomenon, here's the lowdown: Every Friday, the SCSD posts its digital version of a tool that's been used by law enforcement since the dawn of time.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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All three have spent years rallying and organizing parents around their and their child’s rights within the district and say some parents are unaware of what accommodations the district is supposed to make for their child or that budget cuts are even happening.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Trump has a complete disregard for laws and expertise, and a unique shamelessness, both of which create fertile soil for inanity.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2025
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That would explain the complete and utter disregard for the most basic standards, like taking precautions before construction and providing clean water and safe environments.—
Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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When the Penguins are losing by four goals with two minutes remaining in regulation, his mind is always churning, figuring a way for four goals to be scored in two minutes.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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When the Atlanta Braves made almost no major moves in the offseason, after having their National League East title streak end and losing starting pitchers Max Fried and Charlie Morton to free agency, some fans expressed frustration.—
David O'Brien,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Forgetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgetting. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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