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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
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Feb. 2026
This recipe is also highly forgiving; feel free to add your favorite veggies for extra color.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
Kennedy French, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
Not everyone who heard Woodruff speak was as forgiving as Walker.
—Jennifer Gonnerman, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
In addition, Tucker claims MSU adopted a much lighter and more forgiving touch with two white coaches, football coach Mark Dantonio and basketball coach Tom Izzo, when they and their programs were accused of wrongdoing.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Feb. 2026
This recipe is also highly forgiving; feel free to add your favorite veggies for extra color.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
Quinn forgiving him early in the season was pretty profound.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
Not everyone who heard Woodruff speak was as forgiving as Walker.
—Jennifer Gonnerman, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgiving
Adjective
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Cancer June 21 – July 22 This morning favors small, caring routines.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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This morning favors small, caring routines.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 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,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2026
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Use the qualified charitable distribution (QCD) option to minimize your federal income tax.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Trump has repeatedly and publicly called for her release since his return to office last year, and he’s castigated Polis for not pardoning her or transferring her into federal custody.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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In response to a request for comment about the recent social media campaign, a White House spokesperson reiterated to Fortune that Trump has no intention of pardoning Bankman-Fried.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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The bar claims the firm refused to remove the attorney’s name from its website for years, ignoring a cease and desist letter from McBratney’s new employer.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Andersen advises ignoring any one particular economic indicator in favor of looking at longer term trends.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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,
10 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers can do their part by prohibiting intentional vehicular killing of wildlife, which would go a long way toward creating a legacy of just and compassionate wildlife stewardship.—
Wendy Keefover,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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And in legislative committees and in debate on Wednesday, sponsors of the new requirement didn’t cite evidence of more than scattered cases in which non-citizens may have voted.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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The scattered protests erupted Saturday at universities following 40-day memorials for people killed in January during anti-government rallies.—
Jon Gambrell,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The dining room opens to a deck overlooking the valley beyond.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2026
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In recent years, the city’s Seaport District has transformed into one of Boston’s most vibrant neighborhoods, with waterfront parks, contemporary art installations, and restaurants overlooking Boston Harbor.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Like many parents, your central concern is likely creating a safe, loving, and stable environment for your child.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
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Jason Hughes was a loving husband, a devoted father; a passionate teacher, mentor, and coach who was loved and respected by students and colleagues.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Forgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgiving. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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