1
as in missed
to be unable to recall or think of
I forget exactly on which street that the house is
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2
as in ignored
to fail to give proper attention to
she promised not to forget her high school friends after she went off to college
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3
as in neglected
to leave undone or unattended to especially through carelessness
he forgot the pot boiling on the stove
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4
as in failed
to miss the opportunity or obligation
I forgot to call on his birthday
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Recent Examples of forgot
And he’d been effectively frozen-out by an offense that forgot how to move the ball.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Prime Members can unlock exclusive deals on anything Santa forgot to leave under the tree, with prices starting at just $7.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
Many exist because someone forgot to renew a domain.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Christmas is here, and those who forgot a key ingredient and need to visit the grocery store may be out of luck.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Dec. 2025
Do it for Sean Payton, who forgot how to use timeouts in his return to coaching in 2023, and helped the Chiefs by stopping the clock.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
But Peggy never forgot her roots; a genre-blending selector with range, she’s known for her energetic but composed sets.
—Kelly Washington, Refinery29, 22 Dec. 2025
But through it all, Mendoza never forgot his roots.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Dec. 2025
That was a moment the Titans’ coach never forgot.
—Brian Robin, Oc Register, 2 Dec. 2025
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Prime Members can unlock exclusive deals on anything Santa forgot to leave under the tree, with prices starting at just $7.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
Many exist because someone forgot to renew a domain.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Christmas is here, and those who forgot a key ingredient and need to visit the grocery store may be out of luck.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Dec. 2025
Do it for Sean Payton, who forgot how to use timeouts in his return to coaching in 2023, and helped the Chiefs by stopping the clock.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
But Peggy never forgot her roots; a genre-blending selector with range, she’s known for her energetic but composed sets.
—Kelly Washington, Refinery29, 22 Dec. 2025
But through it all, Mendoza never forgot his roots.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Dec. 2025
That was a moment the Titans’ coach never forgot.
—Brian Robin, Oc Register, 2 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgot
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Butker, who entered the season as one of the NFL’s top kickers, missed five kicks over his next seven halves of football.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The city reversed course and put the matter out to bid but ultimately rejected a proposal by Nikki Beach after saying its representatives missed a deadline to submit documents.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Even humble fiber, often ignored in favor of flashy nutrients, plays a massive role.—
Rachel Macpherson,
Outside,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Legislature should also consider the fact that Florida’s public integrity laws are all too frequently ignored.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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Grimy grout can make even the cleanest floors look dingy and neglected.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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The second and third pillars of the 3×8H Wellness Philosophy focus on recovery and sleep, which are often neglected.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The French Revolution began in 1789, and tensions peaked with King Louis and Marie Antoinette’s failed escape attempt in 1791, which ultimately led to their execution in 1793.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Brown University shooting should be a wakeup call to college trustees and administrators, especially now that the US Department of Education will send a team of investigators to determine whether Brown failed to provide proper security before and after the shooting.—
Rick Pozniak,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Carolina Panthers lost the game but won a war Saturday night, rekindling the fervor that their fan base felt 10 years ago.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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According to organizers, the ICE Out for Good Rally in Columbia is calling on Howard County residents to demand accountability, honor the life lost, and make visible the human cost of ICE's actions.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Note that the kale can be omitted — but think twice before doing so.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Among a list of other concerns, the rivals claimed that the merging companies omitted some material from the merger agreement in their application.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Forgot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgot. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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