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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
Photovogue,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
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.
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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
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
For any leader overseeing transformational change, the challenge is figuring out how to fix one part of the company without forgetting about the other parts.
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Tracy Nolan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Some cells even grow senescent, forgetting how to replicate at all.
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T.m. Brown,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Imagine tall trees across the lake, a calm breeze, children laughing in the distance, the scent of your old canvas tent – there’s no forgetting the sights, sounds, smells and feel of summer camp.
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Derek H. Alderman,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
After a few days of forgetting to water a container, the soil can become hard, and the plant begins to wither.
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Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
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
Noun
Rather than presenting memory as a complete record of the past, Fragments of Remembering explores the space between remembering and forgetting.
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Photovogue,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
Inside, boards blackened by smoke and sweat, the air sweet with cane and 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.
—
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
But Alito’s stance against birthright citizenship goes beyond just forgetting his roots.
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Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
For any leader overseeing transformational change, the challenge is figuring out how to fix one part of the company without forgetting about the other parts.
—
Tracy Nolan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Some cells even grow senescent, forgetting how to replicate at all.
—
T.m. Brown,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Imagine tall trees across the lake, a calm breeze, children laughing in the distance, the scent of your old canvas tent – there’s no forgetting the sights, sounds, smells and feel of summer camp.
—
Derek H. Alderman,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
After a few days of forgetting to water a container, the soil can become hard, and the plant begins to wither.
—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgetting
Adjective
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What are the most forgetful cities?
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Ranking above Chicago as most forgetful cities are Miami and New York.
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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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Many individuals fall prey to emotional pitfalls like fear, greed, or shame, leading to impulsive spending, credit card debt, and neglecting long-term goals like retirement.
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According to Littley, a common mistake among home cooks is neglecting how the pasta and sauce complement each other.
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The Athletics beat the Dodgers 7-1 on Wednesday night, giving the West Sacramento team its only win of the series with the Dodgers, winners of the past two World Series, failing to secure a three-game sweep.
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Such a bond occurs when a judge grants a compassionate release for inmates who are in failing health and no longer a threat to the community.
Adjective
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Many know the story of Lewis and Clark, but are unaware that the tale involved so much more than these two pioneers.
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Despite their value, research suggests that many eligible individuals remain unaware of them.
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James has become increasingly comfortable with dictating his own future with total disregard for anyone else’s opinion.
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There are several, and despite this administration’s blithe disregard for environmental safety, America’s 250th birthday offers a striking opportunity to consider them.
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Shortstop Francisco Lindor backed up and called off the converging outfielders before losing his footing and falling right in front of Tyrone Taylor, who tripped over Lindor while failing to make the catch.
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Amid the inextricable trauma of losing her 18-year-old child, the mother had feared that traditional funeral customs might be handled differently because of the manner in which her daughter died.
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“Forgetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgetting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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