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as in caring
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as in charitable
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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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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
Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
This charming member of the asparagus family is a forgiving choice for those new to houseplants.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Hart has previously reflected on his feelings about his father and forgiving him for not being around for his childhood due to his struggles with drug addiction and multiple stints in jail.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
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Adjective
Hull suggests going for softer and more forgiving shades of white, like off-whites or warm whites.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
This charming member of the asparagus family is a forgiving choice for those new to houseplants.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
Verb
The technological development is prompting people to embrace the old understanding of typos, forgiving misspellings as inevitable errors rather than treating them with scorn.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Hart has previously reflected on his feelings about his father and forgiving him for not being around for his childhood due to his struggles with drug addiction and multiple stints in jail.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgiving
Adjective
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Become a concierge doctor, and a physician may earn more caring for 500 patients than previously earned with a panel of 2,000.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Your words carry more weight when confidence stays warm and caring.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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He’s widely recognized as the first player to set up his own charitable foundation that, in turn, provided a playbook for other players to follow suit.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
Verb
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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
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The Democrats have signaled that they are united in opposition to any talk of pardoning Maxwell.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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That’s how Ciara found out that Amanda was spending so much time at West’s house while ignoring her calls.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Other Democrats argued that the plan does nothing for renters and noted that Republicans were ignoring high homeowners insurance rates, which are causing financial stress to more people.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Back in 2014, the company secured FDA authorization for a compassionate-use protocol allowing the Hemopurifier to be used in up to 20 patients with Ebola across 10 clinical sites in the United States.—
Elie Dolgin,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 June 2026
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Advice on relationships, family, work and everyday life with practical, compassionate guidance and a touch of humor.—
R Eric Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Share a draft, then ask a focused question so collaborators offer helpful edits rather than scattered opinions.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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March 21 – April 19 One direct message could turn scattered effort into actual teamwork.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Its 23 spacious rooms and suites, all with terraces or private gardens, have spectacular sea views and are nestled into a ridge overlooking a secluded cove near the medieval hilltop village of Ramatuelle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Sun, sea, sand and sangria have reigned supreme here for decades, from the hedonistic super clubs that provide its late-night soundtrack, to the beach bars overlooking its famous Balearic sunset.—
Jaymi McCann,
TheWeek,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Even in the most loving new relationship, your partner is building her own connection with your children, not replacing their mother.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Marisol's sisters describe her as a devoted mother and a deeply loving person.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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“Forgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgiving. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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