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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
Robert Niles, Oc Register, 25 Nov. 2025
That no-nonsense design philosophy runs through the entire Promachine family, from the flagship 130-flex model down to the softer, more forgiving versions.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 13 Nov. 2025
Ashley Boucher, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Dec. 2025
Zosia is like an indulgent mother with Carol, forgiving and loving her through anything and everything.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 19 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
But theme park fans can be very forgiving.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 25 Nov. 2025
That no-nonsense design philosophy runs through the entire Promachine family, from the flagship 130-flex model down to the softer, more forgiving versions.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 13 Nov. 2025
Verb
After two seasons watching therapist Jimmy (Jason Segel) and his daughter Alice (Lukita Maxwell) struggle through the aftermath of their wife/mother’s death in a car crash, the season 2 finale found both of them forgiving Louis (Brett Goldstein), the drunk driver who caused the fatal accident.
—Ashley Boucher, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Dec. 2025
Zosia is like an indulgent mother with Carol, forgiving and loving her through anything and everything.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgiving
Adjective
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February 19 – March 20 Your circle lights up with caring exchanges.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Jan. 2026
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Pisces February 19 – March 20 Your circle lights up with caring exchanges.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 Jan. 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,
10 Jan. 2026
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The donation, considered one of the largest charitable contributions ever made public, was made to Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation, which was started by Melinda in 2022.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Thursday’s report is not the first time the possibility of Trump pardoning Combs has been publicly discussed.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Trump previously voiced support for pardoning Netanyahu and discussed the matter during their Monday meeting at Mar-a-Lago.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Alyssa Farah Griffin attempted to cut in, with Navarro ignoring her in the moment.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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James said the administration has not provided evidence of fraud or misuse of child care funding in New York, while ignoring the standard processes for withholding such funds.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Stable housing, economic supports, safe communities, inclusive policies, supportive workplaces, and compassionate classrooms are not abstract ideals.—
Scott LoMurray,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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Vulnerable Chiron is rolling forward in your 10th House of Authority, prompting you to reshape your path by transforming past criticism into practical, compassionate leadership.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Its fractured, scattered form, grasping for structure instead of pretending to master it, is an attempt to build a future that will include both author and reader.—
Robert Rubsam,
The Atlantic,
1 Jan. 2026
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On Sunday, rain will pick up across the Midwest from Kansas and Missouri through Ohio and Pennsylvania while scattered thunderstorms are possible from Arkansas up to Ohio, with some possibly strong enough to bring gusty winds and maybe an isolated tornado.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
27 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Smaller protests took place in Portland, Oregon; Sacramento, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Denver, Colorado; Durham, North Carolina; and Tempe, Arizona, where protesters lined a bridge overlooking a highway.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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Eventually, state workers were relocated and the building sat empty for more than two years overlooking I-84 until it was sold in 2020 for $1 million.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Schlossberg will be remembered as a passionate environmental journalist, curious author, and loving mother, wife, daughter, and friend.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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Her son Sebastian announced her death on her Instagram account, penning a loving tribute to the socialite and jewelry designer.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Forgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgiving. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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