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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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as in caring
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as in charitable
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Recent Examples of forgiving
Will Leitch, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Fortunately, today’s fashion rules are far more forgiving, and crisp whites are fair game all year.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 24 Aug. 2025
From forgiving the woman who knocked him into a light pole to shaping a leadership style based on love and integrity, Thor’s story stands as a beacon of hope and motivation.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The movie is gentle and forgiving of all its characters, sometimes a little too much, but also with a good heart and a twinkle in its eye.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Fortunately, today’s fashion rules are far more forgiving, and crisp whites are fair game all year.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
At its core, the story examines the uneasy coexistence of reintegration and justice, the possibility of forgiving the unforgivable and the pursuit of redemption in the face of irreparable harm.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 24 Aug. 2025
From forgiving the woman who knocked him into a light pole to shaping a leadership style based on love and integrity, Thor’s story stands as a beacon of hope and motivation.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgiving
Verb
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Advertisement The family has spoken out against the possibility of Trump pardoning Maxwell since she was moved to a minimum security facility.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
23 Aug. 2025
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Trump has not ruled out pardoning Maxwell, and she was moved to a different prison with much more minimal security following her interview.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But being cautious doesn’t mean ignoring the risks.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Jeremiah has been ignoring Conrad’s texts, including a recent message wishing him a Happy Thanksgiving.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In contrast, trust only grows when partners perceive each other as reliable, dependable, caring and honest.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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As one of Florida's largest public health systems, SMH has a mission to provide quality and caring service and innovation to patients across the region.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Decluttering your own home might not be motivating on its own, but supporting charitable organizations, reducing landfill waste, and helping others find affordable essentials through donating to thrift stores often does the trick.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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During cocktail hour, the VIP section was the balcony overlooking the room, where François-Henri Pinault chatted with dinner keynote speaker Diane von Furstenberg, and newlyweds Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez held court.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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To the west, Blue Shutters Town Beach, overlooking Block Island Sound, has a more traditional setup, with lifeguards, showers, and a seasonal snack bar—a favorite among families.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In all of those cases, the patients had run out of other options, and the organs were transplanted not through a standard clinical trial, but under special rules that permit compassionate use of experimental therapies for people in especially dire situations.—
Nadia Kounang,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Pure techno-solutionism falls short; building compassionate, regenerative AI demands philosophical and ethical rigor alongside technical excellence.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The result was a mile-long line that turned scattered craftwork into synchronized production.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Aug. 2025
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More likely, a supernova occurs inside a galaxy loaded with numerous, scattered clouds of gas and dust.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Police took Taddese’s phone and vehicle as evidence, which alarmed the family, Bernard said, explaining some of the family’s reservations about the police investigation.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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About The Daily Money Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer and financial news from USA TODAY, breaking down complex events, providing the TLDR version, and explaining how everything from Fed rate changes to bankruptcies impacts you.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Forgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgiving. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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