forgiving 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of forgivingnext
1
as in caring

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2
as in charitable

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forgiving

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verb

present participle of forgive
1
as in pardoning
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 ignoring
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 forgiving
Adjective
The Leftovers Where Storage Technique Matters Most Some leftovers are more forgiving than others. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 12 July 2026 In just over half those states, the more forgiving deadlines apply only to ballots cast by military and overseas voters. — Mark Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Verb
Chicken thighs are a flavorful, versatile, and forgiving protein that can elevate your weekly meals with ease. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026 That forgiving quality is part of why the look feels livable rather than precious. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for forgiving
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgiving
  1. caring
  2. charitable
  3. pardoning
  4. ignoring
  5. compassionate
  6. scattered
  7. overlooking
  8. loving
Adjective
  • Rika also reminded me a lot of him—a little too focused on shopping over family finances, caring but impulsive.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026
  • According to Jane, Burke was generally a caring and attentive friend, but also stern.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of caring
Adjective
  • His buyback calculation is based on a regulatory filing Berkshire made in July tied to Chairman Warren Buffett’s charitable stock donation, which disclosed his economic ownership of the company’s Class A share equivalents.
    — Yun Li, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
  • His foundation has missed the legal minimum for charitable giving for four years running.
    — Gautam Mukunda, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of charitable
Verb
  • The million-dollar question concerned the Thanksgiving tradition of the president pardoning two turkeys.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
  • President Bill Clinton came under fire for pardoning former hedge-fund manager Marc Rich, and President Joe Biden was roundly criticized for pardoning his son, Hunter, as well as preemptively pardoning other family members.
    — Ryan Lucas, NPR, 13 May 2026
Definition of pardoning
Verb
  • But that didn’t stop him from taping interviews on Wednesday with various Chicago television newscasts from his downtown Chicago state office while ignoring follow-up requests from the Tribune.
    — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Adding on to this trend, 70% of employees avoid difficult conversations entirely, and 53% handle toxic situations by ignoring them.
    — Jason Walker PsyD, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of ignoring
Adjective
  • Leaders can be compassionate toward others through leadership and practicing openness, yet their presence will be tense or distant, constantly watching themselves.
    — Gregory Stebbins, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Rose said the company was compassionate and did an amazing job.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of compassionate
Adjective
  • During a walk through the park, CBS News Philadelphia also found scattered screws, metal fragments and broken glass in parts of the lawn.
    — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • The right conversation could turn scattered effort into a working plan.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
Definition of scattered
Verb
  • Many organizations devote enormous effort to identifying the right successor while overlooking the institution that successor will inherit.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The setting is a significant part of the appeal; after exploring the galleries, visitors can wander through the landscaped gardens or sit overlooking the Bosphorus.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of overlooking
Adjective
  • Lopez-Cornejo's family remembers him as a loving son, brother and father.
    — Nick Caloway, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The bright artwork and friendly prose capture the complexities of kids’ emotions and celebrate the fun that a loving caregiver and child can have together even when life feels tough.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of loving

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