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as in pardoned
to cease to have feelings of anger or bitterness toward
it is not easy to forgive those who have hurt us
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as in ignored
to dismiss as of little importance
he has so many good qualities that I guess we can forgive a slight penchant for exaggeration
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Recent Examples of forgiven
But the $13 million would be forgiven, if the organization hits certain milestones within the next ten years, including building early learning and healthcare facilities, a history museum and a park with a pavilion for outdoor events.
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Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Reading the media these days, you would be forgiven for thinking the technology, journalism, and investment communities were inadvertently wishing an AI ‘bubble’ into existence.
—Oscar Täckström, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026
Processing an old resentment today could bring it up fully and out into the open where it can be seen, understood, learned from, grieved, and forgiven.
—Kimberly King, Baltimore Sun, 3 Jan. 2026
Processing an old resentment today could bring it up fully and out into the open where it can be seen, understood, learned from, grieved and forgiven.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 3 Jan. 2026
For those in the 22% tax bracket, having that amount forgiven would trigger a tax burden of more than $12,000, Kantrowitz estimated.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea,annie Nova, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026
While Schloss Fuschl isn’t Rosewood’s first Austrian outpost (that title belongs to their 99-room Vienna hotel, which opened in 2022 inside Mozart’s former home), its lakefront setting and castle-style accommodations are so dramatic, you could be forgiven for thinking otherwise.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
While a call from a state or federal lawmaker’s office may not get your bill forgiven, those officials often have an open line of communication with insurance companies, local hospitals, and other major providers — and advocating for you is their job.
—Emmarie Huetteman, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
One option is a standard repayment plan expecting payment within 10 to 25 years, and the other is a plan that requires 30 years of loan payments before they are forgiven.
—Jonathan Carter, The Hill, 30 Dec. 2025
Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Reading the media these days, you would be forgiven for thinking the technology, journalism, and investment communities were inadvertently wishing an AI ‘bubble’ into existence.
—Oscar Täckström, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026
Processing an old resentment today could bring it up fully and out into the open where it can be seen, understood, learned from, grieved, and forgiven.
—Kimberly King, Baltimore Sun, 3 Jan. 2026
Processing an old resentment today could bring it up fully and out into the open where it can be seen, understood, learned from, grieved and forgiven.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 3 Jan. 2026
For those in the 22% tax bracket, having that amount forgiven would trigger a tax burden of more than $12,000, Kantrowitz estimated.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea,annie Nova, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026
While Schloss Fuschl isn’t Rosewood’s first Austrian outpost (that title belongs to their 99-room Vienna hotel, which opened in 2022 inside Mozart’s former home), its lakefront setting and castle-style accommodations are so dramatic, you could be forgiven for thinking otherwise.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
While a call from a state or federal lawmaker’s office may not get your bill forgiven, those officials often have an open line of communication with insurance companies, local hospitals, and other major providers — and advocating for you is their job.
—Emmarie Huetteman, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
One option is a standard repayment plan expecting payment within 10 to 25 years, and the other is a plan that requires 30 years of loan payments before they are forgiven.
—Jonathan Carter, The Hill, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgiven
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Ryan pardoned four death row inmates, resulting in the release of three.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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The scholar has been pardoned by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the security agency said.—
Sylvie Corbet,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Even humble fiber, often ignored in favor of flashy nutrients, plays a massive role.—
Rachel Macpherson,
Outside,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Legislature should also consider the fact that Florida’s public integrity laws are all too frequently ignored.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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These bills send a clear message that political violence will never be excused, rewarded, or forgotten, and that our democracy is worth defending with action, not just words.—
Norma Torres,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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During voir dire, anyone who’s against capital punishment is excused from serving; the law demands that jurors remain amenable to all potential sentences.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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In an interview with Interesting Engineering, UEL researcher Daehyun Kim explained that SCARABS focuses on exploration reliability rather than experimental payloads.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Night vision goggles worn by the pilot and hoist operator give a tube of vision, explained Atkins.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Previously, the three men have argued that their actions were justified, citing self-defense and their need to respond to an emergency.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
13 Jan. 2026
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Only one of the 13 GOP lawmakers offered a comment in response to questions about whether the ICE officer’s actions were justified.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Home décor that’s often overlooked?—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, Capra says customizing your hardware is one detail that shouldn't be overlooked to add warmth through personalization.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Forgiven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgiven. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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