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as in pardons
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 ignores
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 forgives
While The Pitt forgives and empathizes with Robby’s flaws, Robby is not called on to extend that empathy to others.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
There is no blanket federal program that automatically forgives credit card debt simply because someone is a veteran.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Sinnott forgives his parents, and parents today who waver on vaccination.
—Arthur Allen, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Still, Alice meets with him and forgives him.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
Sinnott forgives his parents, and parents today who waver on vaccination.
—Arthur Allen, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
Public Service Loan Forgiveness, which has been in place since 2007, forgives federal student loans for borrowers who have worked at non-profit organizations or in public service after 120 payments, or 10 years.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
The organization purchases medical debt for pennies on the dollar and then forgives it, focusing on individuals with high debt-to-income ratios.
—Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025
Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
There is no blanket federal program that automatically forgives credit card debt simply because someone is a veteran.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Sinnott forgives his parents, and parents today who waver on vaccination.
—Arthur Allen, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Still, Alice meets with him and forgives him.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
Sinnott forgives his parents, and parents today who waver on vaccination.
—Arthur Allen, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
Public Service Loan Forgiveness, which has been in place since 2007, forgives federal student loans for borrowers who have worked at non-profit organizations or in public service after 120 payments, or 10 years.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
The organization purchases medical debt for pennies on the dollar and then forgives it, focusing on individuals with high debt-to-income ratios.
—Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgives
Verb
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President Kennedy pardons his predecessor, Nixon, for his involvement in the Watergate scandal.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Being the president and all, Richard pardons himself and Jenny.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There is an attitude among many in the legislature that children under five belong at home with mom, which ignores the economic reality facing Idaho families.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 2026
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Far too often, housing analysis ignores job creation.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The oceanfront pool gets busy by day, and the motel is best known for Lemon Bar, which overlooks the pool and beach and is a favorite among locals.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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The window next to my desk overlooks the gym’s large communal exercise room, and throughout the day, I am taunted by the sight of gyrating bodies panting through a Zumba class or a kettlebell set.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
Verb
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That’s an acute disconnect for early-career filmmakers weighing whether the traditional path justifies the cost and risk.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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But none of this justifies standing still.—
Peter S. Hendricks,
STAT,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Aubrey explains that discussing difficult topics openly has become a central part of the podcast’s purpose, particularly when those topics are often avoided in everyday conversation.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Advertisement Travers explains that this has consequences for the whole of British politics, as its parliamentary system is not designed to host a wide range of parties.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
8 May 2026
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“Forgives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgives. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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