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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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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
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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.
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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.
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Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
This comes at a time of wider forgetting.
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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.
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Maria Williams,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
In this arrangement, even if one learner suffers from catastrophic forgetting, the cognitive radio can still function.
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Sven Bilén,
IEEE Spectrum,
23 July 2020
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
More and more, due to the collapsing weight of capitalism, writers are forgetting intention and trading it for publication—what sells, what’s hot, what’s trending.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Still, there are some smart, well-meaning voices of caution who warn Democrats against forgetting their scruples.
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Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Many homeowners also expect instant results, forgetting that soft-wash treatments often continue working for several weeks after application.
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Colleen Sullivan,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
The condition is widespread because screen use is nearly constant for many adults and kids, and small habits like forgetting to blink or sitting too close add up over a long day.
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Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
Instead of forgetting his sneakers or a racket at home, Klugo might mistakenly leave without his hearing aid’s batteries.
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Liana Handler
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
The force of the example, as Taggart explains, lies in us forgetting that Lizzo was once an oddball rapper-flautist who was anointed by Prince; an indie artist with pipes who endeared herself to mean Brooklyn gays.
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Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
11 June 2026
Meal plan in advance to avoid forgetting to eat.
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Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2026
Noun
Inside, boards blackened by smoke and sweat, the air sweet with cane and forgetting.
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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
Two or three hours here can produce the increasingly rare sensation of temporarily forgetting about the internet.
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David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
More and more, due to the collapsing weight of capitalism, writers are forgetting intention and trading it for publication—what sells, what’s hot, what’s trending.
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Still, there are some smart, well-meaning voices of caution who warn Democrats against forgetting their scruples.
—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Many homeowners also expect instant results, forgetting that soft-wash treatments often continue working for several weeks after application.
—
Colleen Sullivan,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
The condition is widespread because screen use is nearly constant for many adults and kids, and small habits like forgetting to blink or sitting too close add up over a long day.
—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
Instead of forgetting his sneakers or a racket at home, Klugo might mistakenly leave without his hearing aid’s batteries.
—
Liana Handler
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
The force of the example, as Taggart explains, lies in us forgetting that Lizzo was once an oddball rapper-flautist who was anointed by Prince; an indie artist with pipes who endeared herself to mean Brooklyn gays.
—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
11 June 2026
Meal plan in advance to avoid forgetting to eat.
—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgetting
Adjective
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What are the most forgetful cities?
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The victim's son had said that his friends and neighbors in Alaska, where the victim was living prior to moving back to Pittsburgh, described him as forgetful and were concerned about his mental state.
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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.
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Canada, the first World Cup host to play a game outside its borders, could get a boost if Alphonso Davies, its best player, can play after missing the team’s first three games.
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Elsewhere, Iran’s soccer team has been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, missing the 32-team knockout stages by one spot in heartbreaking fashion.
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Additionally, neglecting to remove leaves under your hydrangeas opens up the possibility of fungi and insect infestations.
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The 67-year-old owner of a Cherry Creek bridal shop was ordered last week to spend a year in federal prison for neglecting to pay employment taxes for 10 years.
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State election officials say federal agencies are failing to provide security support needed for the midterms.
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The biggest transaction of his tenure occurred when Shohei Ohtani left the Angels after six seasons for the Dodgers in late 2023, the Angels failing to trade Ohtani for prospects before Ohtani became a free agent.
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Rothrock said there is no specific type of offender, such as a foreign visitor unaware of American laws.
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Although unaware of Rangnick’s comments, Bentaleb echoed the Austrian coach’s words.
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Beginning with the pilot, there’s also been an appealing restlessness to Kate, a loose physicality and prideful disregard for glamour.
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The investigation, according to the archives, cited several factors as contributing to the tragedy, including Holland’s disregard of procedures, the failure of superiors to take previous action and the inadequate preparation of crew members aboard the doomed plane.
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Panama can't make anything of its counter attacks and keeps losing the ball in transition.
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Sweden finished third in Group F, winning its first game by four goals and losing its second by the same margin.
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“Forgetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgetting. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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