1
as in to miss
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 to ignore
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 to neglect
to leave undone or unattended to especially through carelessness
he forgot the pot boiling on the stove
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4
as in to fail
to miss the opportunity or obligation
I forgot to call on his birthday
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Recent Examples of forget
But what all that forgets is that tourism on the islands, particularly the largest, São Miguel, has a long history.
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Ann Abel, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Konate’s discipline causes concern This was an afternoon to forget for Ibrahima Konate.
—Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 16 Feb. 2025
Don’t forget to plan for health care costs — insurance premiums, out-of-pocket expenses and potential long-term care needs can significantly impact your budget.
—Bruce Helmer and Peg Webb, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2025
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Ann Abel, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Konate’s discipline causes concern This was an afternoon to forget for Ibrahima Konate.
—Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 16 Feb. 2025
Don’t forget to plan for health care costs — insurance premiums, out-of-pocket expenses and potential long-term care needs can significantly impact your budget.
—Bruce Helmer and Peg Webb, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forget
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Jalen Suggs last played for the Orlando Magic on Jan. 25 and has missed 15 games.—
Stan Son,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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The backstop, who missed two months after pulling an oblique muscle on Opening Day last year, is virtually certain to open 2025 on the injured list.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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And no, not because Disney is ignoring him or passing him over.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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But in the 1990s, when social practice art was gaining traction within European museums (especially in the United Kingdom), most Latin American institutions were ignoring that development, which remained limited to underground networks.—
Fabiola Iza,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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However, many companies still get this equation wrong, overspending on traditional brand campaigns while neglecting the actual product experience.—
Amit Ashkenazi,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The National Arboretum, long unjustly neglected, deserves a prominent place in the Fourth of July celebrations of 2026.—
Michael Brickman,
National Review,
2 Mar. 2025
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Senate Bill 354 simply demands that the PSC do what four state Supreme Court justices said the panel failed to do when FPL last came looking for a historic multibillion-dollar rate hike: Its job.—
Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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Because this isn’t a video file, a media player will fail to play it.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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However, losing these funds could potentially fuel public and political backlash.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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This all might help explain why some of the hot tech trades over the past year have lost their momentum.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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So every year, a few notable entertainers are omitted, which often causes an outcry on social media.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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Riddle us this: Is an Oscar telecast a real Oscar telecast if there isn’t Sunday night quarterbacking over who was omitted from the annual In Memoriam segment?—
Michael Ausiello,
TVLine,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Forget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forget. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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