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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
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
But pothos are known for being some of the most forgiving houseplants, and those brown lines are typically nothing to worry about.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 7 June 2026
James Morris, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
How to Apply Retinoids for Hair Growth The scalp is not as forgiving as the skin on your face, and hair makes retinoid application a bit more complicated.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
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Adjective
The most forgiving countries The data for the new paper comes from the Global Flourishing Study, a large international research project backed by a consortium of philanthropic foundations that tracks how people’s well-being changes over time across different cultures and countries.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
But pothos are known for being some of the most forgiving houseplants, and those brown lines are typically nothing to worry about.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 7 June 2026
Verb
Given the reputation Lamborghinis have of catching out inexperienced drivers, the Temerario is reassuringly forgiving of a driver getting a little too enthusiastic with the accelerator pedal.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
How to Apply Retinoids for Hair Growth The scalp is not as forgiving as the skin on your face, and hair makes retinoid application a bit more complicated.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgiving
Adjective
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Brand Carney, who started the GoFundMe page, wrote that Michael was always caring and generous.—
Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Use your caring tone, and make a clear request so people know how to support you.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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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,
13 June 2026
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More than 1,000 pounds of grocery and paper goods from Roy Pope were donated to the charitable organization.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 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
Verb
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Beloved actor Ron Perlman fully leans into trying to make the contestants fail this task by forcing eye contact, asking them polite questions, rebuking their bad manners in ignoring him, and even doggedly getting into their personal space.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Unfortunately, sometimes the brain is too efficient, leading us to cling to false information and unproductive habits while ignoring information that could clearly benefit us.—
Dr. Deepika Chopra,
Flow Space,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Family remembers Nazir Bell Bell's family described him as a bright and compassionate young man with a promising future.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Plenty of evangelical pastors, writers, and advocates have called for and modelled a more compassionate and inclusive faith.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Friday, a weakening ridge and an approaching front will allow scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
9 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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The open mid-modern tropical common area is equipped with two communal tables overlooking a tower of bamboo and an open kitchen where Ayurvedic meals are prepared, including daily teas made by an in-house herbalist.—
Sandra Guzmán,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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His dream family apartment overlooking the Mediterranean Sea was a heap of rubble and shattered glass.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Alongside her loving words, Hudson posted a snap of the couple sharing a romantic kiss followed by a sweet image of the pair hugging daughter Rani Rose, 7, and an intimate photo of herself and Fujikawa snuggling in bed together wearing white robes.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Nevertheless, the Moon is dancing beautifully with both Venus and Jupiter, which makes this a day of mutual generosity and loving vibes.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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“Forgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgiving. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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