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1
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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2
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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3
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
Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
For example, in learning contexts, adaptive forgetting, or the ability to let go of irrelevant information, can actually improve cognitive performance overall.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
This comes at a time of wider forgetting.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
In an age of fast fading and faster forgetting, that message - stitched into every uneven hem - remains radical.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
In this arrangement, even if one learner suffers from catastrophic forgetting, the cognitive radio can still function.
—Sven Bilén, IEEE Spectrum, 23 July 2020
Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
Not forgetting that the whole thing can fit into a suitcase.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Duncan wants to fire the housemaid/nanny Thelma for stealing it, forgetting that the poor woman has watched Jamie since infancy.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2026
This 2011 indie debut feels like Levinson throwing emotional grenades on the floor but forgetting to take the pins out, and the plot rarely enters territory that’s truly compelling.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
People travel great distances to target those other species, often forgetting about the channel cats right in their home waters.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
An important starting point would be not forgetting the basics — something that has been the concerning theme of this season.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The forgetting here is something of a dangerous metaphor that anthropomorphizes subatomic particles which have no consciousness.
—Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
Reasons range from patients forgetting to take multiple drugs, to costs, to symptoms of statin intolerance such as muscle and joint pains.
—David Cox, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
His quest to reclaim the power of writing becomes an inner journey between memory and forgetting, between a lost language and a new one, where human, emotion and meaning must be recreated anew.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
For example, in learning contexts, adaptive forgetting, or the ability to let go of irrelevant information, can actually improve cognitive performance overall.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
This comes at a time of wider forgetting.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
In an age of fast fading and faster forgetting, that message - stitched into every uneven hem - remains radical.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
In this arrangement, even if one learner suffers from catastrophic forgetting, the cognitive radio can still function.
—Sven Bilén, IEEE Spectrum, 23 July 2020
Verb
Overlooking Year-Round Appeal Another mistake Miller sees is forgetting to plant for visual interest throughout the year.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
Not forgetting that the whole thing can fit into a suitcase.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Duncan wants to fire the housemaid/nanny Thelma for stealing it, forgetting that the poor woman has watched Jamie since infancy.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2026
This 2011 indie debut feels like Levinson throwing emotional grenades on the floor but forgetting to take the pins out, and the plot rarely enters territory that’s truly compelling.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
People travel great distances to target those other species, often forgetting about the channel cats right in their home waters.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
An important starting point would be not forgetting the basics — something that has been the concerning theme of this season.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The forgetting here is something of a dangerous metaphor that anthropomorphizes subatomic particles which have no consciousness.
—Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
Reasons range from patients forgetting to take multiple drugs, to costs, to symptoms of statin intolerance such as muscle and joint pains.
—David Cox, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgetting
Adjective
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Marty is self-absorbed, forgetful, doesn’t much like people and spends hours online looking for advice about how to be a handyman.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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In Plato’s Phaedrus, Socrates worries that books, unlike oral traditions, will make people more forgetful.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Addressing Modern Behavior Patterns Verification tools such as these address behavior patterns such as preemptive ignoring, digital curiosity, and selective responsiveness, all of which have become more common in recent years.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Susan Butts Tiffani McInnis endured the typical teenage growing pains under the shadow of her mother's missing person investigation.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The remains of one of his two daughters were still missing, believed to be trapped under rubble, as search operations concluded Saturday, three days after the attacks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Another frequent issue is neglecting the upper back, allowing the shoulders to collapse.—
Christa Sgobba,
Health,
3 Apr. 2026
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And as a result, neglecting my own love and happiness.—
Sarah Hearon,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Florida Justice Association — the trial lawyer lobby — spent millions to stop the reforms Maxwell now blames for failing consumers.—
David Wilson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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The 2023 jury found the Berkshire utility liable for negligently failing to shut down power lines during a powerful windstorm, contributing to four separate wildfires that caused significant property damage.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Opposition politicians expressed disbelief that Starmer could have been unaware Mandelson had failed security vetting.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Powell was unaware in the fall of 1975 that Wilkins had been invited to join the Pacific Coast Club by team director Tom Jennings, Wilkins said.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Additional charges included negligently driving a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, endangering property, life, and person, as well as recklessly driving a vehicle in wanton and willful disregard for the safety of persons and property.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The judge said Johnson knowingly left her children in unsafe conditions and accused her of showing disregard for their basic needs.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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McIlroy at least steadied himself after losing the lead.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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The overwhelming grief of losing a child became even worse when a detective gave her a notebook from Audree’s locker.—
Meena Duerson,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Forgetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgetting. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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