1
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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2
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
Schmidt can be forgiven for making this headline-grabbing prediction.
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Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
You could be forgiven for thinking things look dire.
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Diane Brady,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
That is not something the Obama's have missed or forgiven.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
In Carolina, a lot can be forgiven if players are fast and willing to buy into the team’s systems.
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Murat Ates,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Travellers could be forgiven for growing grim about the mouth.
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Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
The boredom was instantly forgiven.
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Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
You’d be forgiven for assuming the worst of Stop!
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
Bandwagon-hoppers could be forgiven for abandoning the game after just the first quarter, when Victor Wembanyama and the visiting San Antonio Spurs posted a 21 point lead.
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
You could be forgiven for thinking things look dire.
—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
That is not something the Obama's have missed or forgiven.
—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
In Carolina, a lot can be forgiven if players are fast and willing to buy into the team’s systems.
—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Travellers could be forgiven for growing grim about the mouth.
—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
The boredom was instantly forgiven.
—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
You’d be forgiven for assuming the worst of Stop!
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
Bandwagon-hoppers could be forgiven for abandoning the game after just the first quarter, when Victor Wembanyama and the visiting San Antonio Spurs posted a 21 point lead.
—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgiven
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The case, however, did not affect Biden, who was pardoned by his father.
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Trump pardoned Lyman in December 2020.
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After years of exam leaks, persistently high youth unemployment, and opportunities slipping further out of reach, their simmering frustration is sparking a demand for accountability that many say can no longer be ignored.
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Several states and agencies also charge for rescues, particularly when visitors have ignored warning signs.
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Canada’s draw could be excused given injury absences.
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Dye was excused from practice for a personal matter.
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Madonna explained that Netflix later connected with her to make a series based on her life and career, but the matter was complicated due to the star not being able to use the script from the Universal project.
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Part of that difference can be explained by the concerns around capital expenditures.
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Dual class share structures at Alphabet and Meta have been justified on precisely these grounds, and Musk has argued that the listing’s design will protect SpaceX’s long-term vision from activist pressure for more immediate profits.
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The officer in that case was acquitted of criminal charges and found justified in his use of force by a review board.
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Full of fresh summer favorites and ooey-gooey cheese, Zucchini, Squash, And Corn Casserole is not to be overlooked!
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Who are some prospects being overlooked or overvalued?
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“Forgiven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgiven. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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