as in to forget
to be unable to recall or think of
let's hope that over the summer I don't unlearn everything I learned over the course of this past year
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Recent Examples of unlearn
What this does is train our brains to unlearn hierarchy.
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Priya Vulchi, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Rapid technological advancements, regulatory changes and global economic shifts demand the ability to unlearn outdated practices and embrace new strategies.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Meckler finally got over the hump after a cortisone shot but spent the final two months at Triple-A Sacramento attempting to unlearn bad mechanical habits at the plate.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
Fueling Innovation Seeking understanding empowers leaders to challenge assumptions, explore untested ideas, and unlearn what no longer works.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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Priya Vulchi, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Rapid technological advancements, regulatory changes and global economic shifts demand the ability to unlearn outdated practices and embrace new strategies.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Meckler finally got over the hump after a cortisone shot but spent the final two months at Triple-A Sacramento attempting to unlearn bad mechanical habits at the plate.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
Fueling Innovation Seeking understanding empowers leaders to challenge assumptions, explore untested ideas, and unlearn what no longer works.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unlearn
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlearn
forget
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Don’t forget to take advantage of the signature St. Regis butler service, which will promptly fulfill requests for packing needs, garment pressing, restaurant reservations and a cup of steaming chamomile tea to unwind after a long flight.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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And don’t forget to sign the honor code when you’re done.—
Patricia Schultheis,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2025
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“Unlearn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlearn. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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