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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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Make the first caring move, then back it with a boundary that helps the peace last.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 June 2026
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Each beat of that scene is gentle and caring, while also tense and heartbreaking.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Swift has previously made several charitable donations, including $100,000 in February 2024, to the family of a woman killed at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade, and $1 million in December 2023 toward natural disaster relief after storms in Tennessee.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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That ordeal pushed Chirac toward the charitable work that reshaped her public image.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 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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So the notion of Moreau ignoring his family’s wishes and flying to Los Angeles to see his Devils isn’t novel.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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The city of Aledo is considering ordinances targeting e-bikes and golf carts following numerous complaints from residents that riders are ignoring traffic rules, running stop signs and disregarding pedestrians on sidewalks.—
Mary Ella Hastings
June 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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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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There will be some scattered rain in cabin country up north Wednesday, but everyone else will see plenty of sun with heat but low humidity.—
Mike Augustyniak,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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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
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
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Russell, who has been in a relationship with Hawn since 1983, has long been a loving stepdad to her two kids.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
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Well, those folks might have a much more loving relationship with the Aether valve stem, which does away with a traditional Presta valve's problematic core.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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“Forgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgiving. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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