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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4
as in failing
to miss the opportunity or obligation
I forgot to call on his birthday
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as in forgetful
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as in ignoring
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Recent Examples of forgetting
Preston Fore, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The robots could distinguish between important, real-time obstacles and unnecessary, outdated information using this human-like forgetting method.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
From focusing too much on yourself to forgetting a prior meeting, small mistakes can derail what could have been a meaningful relationship.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
The worst is packing a power bank but forgetting the charging cord for your phone in the hotel room.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Forgiveness, especially of oneself, does not mean forgetting.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025
Overdoing exfoliation or forgetting to moisturize afterward can disrupt your skin barrier and damage your skin.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
This comes after recent reports that Queen Camilla isn’t forgetting what has been said about her, particularly on the part of Prince Harry.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Sep. 2025
Although Downs is talented, people are forgetting that Pittman is a great player.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
Many CEOs have voiced their agreement with O’Leary—focusing too much on what’s coming next and forgetting about your current role can be a recipe for career disaster.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The robots could distinguish between important, real-time obstacles and unnecessary, outdated information using this human-like forgetting method.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
From focusing too much on yourself to forgetting a prior meeting, small mistakes can derail what could have been a meaningful relationship.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
The worst is packing a power bank but forgetting the charging cord for your phone in the hotel room.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Forgiveness, especially of oneself, does not mean forgetting.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025
Overdoing exfoliation or forgetting to moisturize afterward can disrupt your skin barrier and damage your skin.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
This comes after recent reports that Queen Camilla isn’t forgetting what has been said about her, particularly on the part of Prince Harry.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Sep. 2025
Although Downs is talented, people are forgetting that Pittman is a great player.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgetting
Verb
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Information that was missing also caught the attention of the experts Joan consulted.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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But a chunk of the typical campus demographic was missing.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
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And while everyone has their own preferred ways of watching a game, ignoring the little things is an easy way to miss greatness.—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Within less than a year, the Sheriff’s Office had issued corrective action notices to NaphCare for failing to pay outside hospitals and medical specialists, using unlicensed staff and ignoring requests to replace broken medical equipment, among other deficiencies.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This includes leaves, acorns, seed pods, twigs, and even fallen branches, unless your neighbor was neglecting a diseased and rotting tree.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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Hundreds of young Moroccans took to the streets of at least 11 cities across the North African nation, denouncing corruption and blasting the government for pouring money into international sporting events while neglecting health and education.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Most of the charges are for assaulting a federal law enforcement officer or failing to obey a lawful order, the district attorney’s office said in press releases.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Of course, everyone isn't innately open to failing or recovering from setbacks.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In a forgetful, self-erasing city like Los Angeles, the Palisades prized its history and its sense of place.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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This feature is especially helpful for more forgetful users.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the build-up to this scene, Jordan has a clash with the head of student life about their gender identity, and the school’s intentional disregard of their experience and language around it.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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Businessmen and revolutionaries alike tended to disregard borders.—
Ian Buruma,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In August, a single-engine Piper PA-28 crash landed on southbound Interstate 805 in Sorrento Valley after the pilot noticed the engine was sputtering and losing power.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Postpartum hemorrhaging is the most common cause of women losing their lives in birth.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Immigration Judge Jamee Comans accused the pro-Palestinian activist of omitting information from his green card application.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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In other internal investigations into public officials, a law firm will conduct research and interviews of staff involved and then present their findings to the board omitting private staff names.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Forgetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgetting. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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