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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
Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Care Instructions Despite their forgiving reputation, these tropical plants have specific needs.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
The waistband of the wide-leg trousers is fitted with elastic for a stretchy, forgiving fit, and they’re even designed with two deep side pockets that’ll hold your phone in a pinch.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
For if there is one thing this Hall-of-Election proved, the Baseball Writers have shown themselves to be a very forgiving lot.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Care Instructions Despite their forgiving reputation, these tropical plants have specific needs.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
Verb
Part of this is internal, forgiving any part of yourself that feels bad for holding on to the hurt and comforting the younger version of yourself that is still alive inside you and vividly feeling that hurt.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
The waistband of the wide-leg trousers is fitted with elastic for a stretchy, forgiving fit, and they’re even designed with two deep side pockets that’ll hold your phone in a pinch.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgiving
Adjective
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Heily has a deep love for animals and is especially caring and gentle with them, often showing compassion and responsibility in their care.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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The presence of a caring friend or relative triggers the release of feel-good endorphins, neurotransmitters in the brain that act as natural painkillers and mood boosters.—
Kyra Dahring,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 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,
21 Feb. 2026
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But the most charitable explanation for why Congress didn't act then was that there was a suggestion that the strikes were over and done.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Nearly a century later, in 1977, Jimmy Carter helped mend the divisions plaguing the United States in the aftermath of the Vietnam War by pardoning those who had dodged the draft.—
Bernadette Meyler,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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No one can stop him from directing the Justice Department to indict his enemies for non-crimes while ignoring or pardoning the actual crimes of his political allies.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2026
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This authoritarian apparatus has relied on mass killings to ensure its survival while ignoring the basic and inalienable rights of citizens—including the fundamental right to seek change in the political system.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2026
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Similar to Gray’s case, the Crumbleys were charged for ignoring warning signs that their children could be capable of violence and allowing their children access to guns.—
Jozsef Papp,
AJC.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Elizabeth was principled and compassionate while Jessica was carefree, outgoing and manipulative, and their clashes and crushes became a welcome distraction.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Protect your rest now, and let silence restore a clear, compassionate perspective.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The scattered protests erupted Saturday at universities following 40-day memorials for people killed in January during antigovernment rallies.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Instead of building individual homes on scattered sites, Reclaiming Chicago aims to transform whole neighborhoods at once, sometimes taking over large vacant lots and planting groups of more than 100 affordable homes.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The rooms Son Molí Country House spans 12 acres of land, but is home to a modest 22 rooms and suites, which are dotted between the main building (where the old mill can also be found) and independent plots with their own private gardens or balconies overlooking the pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The facility has 194 parking spaces and can seat more than 2,500 (1,908 seats in the grandstand, 508 in the berm overlooking the long throws area for javelin, hammer and discus and 200 seats by shot put).—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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There was choreographed dancing, a DJ, and mounted posters of Flemister where people could write loving words in colorful markers.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Lindner family released a statement following the death of Christopher Lindner, describing him as a loving, kind, Christ Jesus follower, husband, and father of four who had suffered from mental illness.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Forgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgiving. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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