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
In a country as prosperous as Switzerland, one could be forgiven for asking, Enough of what?
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Jessi Jezewska Stevens, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Otherwise, you can be forgiven for wondering what happened to the great, splashy-event limited series that were the talk of the Emmys just a few years ago.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Meanwhile, Shenzhen startup EngineAI can be forgiven for tiring out its PM01 humanoid.
—New Atlas, 7 June 2026
Student loans, often essential, often expensive and not always forgiven, are changing once again, with new federal rules set to take effect beginning July 1 and impact students starting in fall 2026.
—Kennedy Cook, CBS News, 6 June 2026
But you'd be forgiven for rarely leaving the K2, as this ‘village-as-hotel’ is essentially a whole world unto itself.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
In time, sins can either be forgiven or forgotten.
—Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 3 June 2026
You could be forgiven for ignoring the recent political goings-on in Iowa.
—Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
Turnovers are often forgiven when a player is young, especially one carrying such a massive workload and spotlight.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Jessi Jezewska Stevens, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Otherwise, you can be forgiven for wondering what happened to the great, splashy-event limited series that were the talk of the Emmys just a few years ago.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Meanwhile, Shenzhen startup EngineAI can be forgiven for tiring out its PM01 humanoid.
—New Atlas, 7 June 2026
Student loans, often essential, often expensive and not always forgiven, are changing once again, with new federal rules set to take effect beginning July 1 and impact students starting in fall 2026.
—Kennedy Cook, CBS News, 6 June 2026
But you'd be forgiven for rarely leaving the K2, as this ‘village-as-hotel’ is essentially a whole world unto itself.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
In time, sins can either be forgiven or forgotten.
—Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 3 June 2026
You could be forgiven for ignoring the recent political goings-on in Iowa.
—Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
Turnovers are often forgiven when a player is young, especially one carrying such a massive workload and spotlight.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgiven
Verb
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Carter pardoned Vietnam draft dodgers, signed the Camp David Accords, 1gave away the Panama Canal for $1, and created the Department of Energy and the Department of Education.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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The pardon covered any and all federal offenses, dating back to 2014; the President preëmptively pardoned several other family members as well.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
Verb
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The controversy surrounding the transition blush technique is just another example of how easily, in many different fields and industries, Black women’s contributions go ignored, overlooked and erased.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Educators play a crucial role in our society, and the affordability crisis among America’s teachers can no longer be ignored.—
Randi Weingarten,
Time,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The manager excused herself and another employee arrived to help.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
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DeMarvion Overshown has excused absence Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown was the only player on defense not at practice, as he was excused on Thursday to prepare for his wedding Saturday in Tyler.—
Nick Harris
June 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The governor has previously explained that difficult decisions must be made as the state could soon face an economic downturn.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The recent fire heavily damaged the structure, and a structural assessment found that what remains is not salvageable, DPR explained.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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But Braves manager Walt Weiss penciled in Mauricio Dubón again at shortstop Friday night, and Dubón once again justified his faith.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
6 June 2026
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Star City intended to ask the town for exemptions from several zoning rules, but argued that the request was justified because the tract is best used for housing despite being close to the Berlin Turnpike.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Our room promised nothing short of bliss, equipped with a soaking tub, open shower, king bed, private jacuzzi, and patio that overlooked acres of lush greenery and the famous Whale Tail Beach.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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The Indigenous Setlist aims to dismantle even more preconceived notions about Native and Indigenous artists who are often overlooked despite their continued success.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2026
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“Forgiven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgiven. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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