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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
Alberto Case | Getty Images Many student loan borrowers who get their debt forgiven in 2026 can expect a hefty tax bill next year.
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Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea,annie Nova, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
That’s no longer the case, so you would be forgiven for attaching more importance to the small-scale appeal of this adaptation of Irish author Bernard MacLaverty’s 2017 novel.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
You’d be forgiven for hibernating during this historically cold winter in Washington.
—Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 19 Feb. 2026
Its roots date back more than 50 years, when the Shah of Iran asked the brand to whip up a jeep-like truck for his army—but the current product still resembles the original so closely, you’d be forgiven for thinking Mercedes simply forgot about it years ago.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
One of her granddaughters confronted her and that granddaughter is now persona non grata, never to be forgiven.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
In some cases, the pandemic relief funds could be forgiven and not paid back.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
And yet as Naumov fell to his knees and covered his head with his hands at the end of his short program routine, you would be forgiven for thinking the moment might have felt bittersweet.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Most casual chatbot users might be forgiven for finding their interlocutor banal or complaisant.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea,annie Nova, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
That’s no longer the case, so you would be forgiven for attaching more importance to the small-scale appeal of this adaptation of Irish author Bernard MacLaverty’s 2017 novel.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
You’d be forgiven for hibernating during this historically cold winter in Washington.
—Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 19 Feb. 2026
Its roots date back more than 50 years, when the Shah of Iran asked the brand to whip up a jeep-like truck for his army—but the current product still resembles the original so closely, you’d be forgiven for thinking Mercedes simply forgot about it years ago.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
One of her granddaughters confronted her and that granddaughter is now persona non grata, never to be forgiven.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
In some cases, the pandemic relief funds could be forgiven and not paid back.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
And yet as Naumov fell to his knees and covered his head with his hands at the end of his short program routine, you would be forgiven for thinking the moment might have felt bittersweet.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Most casual chatbot users might be forgiven for finding their interlocutor banal or complaisant.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgiven
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He was initially sentenced to death, though the sentence was commuted to life imprisonment and he was later pardoned.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The board is tasked with considering if inmates should receive clemency, have their sentences commuted, be pardoned or qualify for early release.—
Barbara Hoberock,
Oklahoman,
19 Feb. 2026
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Though panned by critics and ignored by the public, the movie shows the struggles of a boy born on Mars to one of the first colonists.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Cuban government has ignored urgent warnings from doctors and political analysts about the dire situation.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated February 19,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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One can be excused for wondering why the Islamic Republic of Iran has consistently beaten accusations of near-death since its inception in 1979.—
Alexander Langlois,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Judges have a duty to uphold statutes designed to protect victims, to respect the lawful role of law enforcement, and to ensure that criminal conduct is addressed through the rule of law — not excused, minimized, or politicized.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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What Happens to Your Heart in the Cold When you're exposed to the cold, your body naturally tries to preserve its internal temperature, explained James Udelson, MD, interim chief physician executive of the CardioVascular Center and chief of cardiology at Tufts Medical Center.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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In a sell-off like this, Jim explained, a hedge fund might typically avoid it and then come back to it.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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The use of deadly force against Christopher Lindner by police officers was legally justified under Ohio law, according to an investigation by the Adams County Prosecutor's Office.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Field added that Eli Lilly’s premium valuation is justified due to its significant leadership and the depth of pipeline assets in key therapeutic areas.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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The cost hurdle could be overlooked in the short term, but having a system with actuators and a movable battery rack would also occupy more space, potentially requiring a compromise between cabin space and the number of cells in the battery pack.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Randall is owed a debt of gratitude for championing the important and too-often overlooked culinary contributions of African Americans.—
Brad Johnson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Forgiven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgiven. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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