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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
But Hannah, who sees his true good nature, forgives him.
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Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
22 May 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
22 May 2026
While The Pitt forgives and empathizes with Robby’s flaws, Robby is not called on to extend that empathy to others.
—
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
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Trump pardons ex-Republican congressman.
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President Kennedy pardons his predecessor, Nixon, for his involvement in the Watergate scandal.
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Stating that Palestinians are entitled to a country of their own ignores the facts.
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With the job’s high salary, live-in accommodations and her love of children on her mind, Layla ignores Jasmine’s concerns and drives to the family’s estate to meet Zuri.
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Furthermore, the industry largely overlooks the crucial aspect of implementation, which is vital for successful technology adoption and organizational transformation.
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The Lexus Terrace, which overlooks the main entrance of the Garden that faces 7th Avenue, is also available for rent, with capacity for 200 people.
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The good news is that the actual print quality largely justifies the inconvenience.
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Listing, pricing, shipping and storage all take time, so selling is worth it when the payoff justifies the work.
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Maybe that explains her chaotic behavior when the crew goes out later that night.
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Deputy Ethan Weinzieri explains just some of the work the dogs do.
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“Forgives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgives. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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