1
as in to pardon
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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2
as in to ignore
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 forgive
You could be forgiven for thinking every Bolivian knows someone who is friends with a cousin or neighbor.
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Danielle Pergament Nick Ballón, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
The theses reflected Luther’s belief that the pope and the Catholic Church were preying on the poor by selling them indulgences, taking their money for a false promise that their sins would be forgiven.
—Michael Bruening, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
Meghan never disappears long enough for the audience to forgive and forget.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article DFL lawmakers from Eagan and Rochester are teaming up with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison again for a bill that would set aside money to buy, then forgive, Minnesotans’ medical debt.
—Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 20 Feb. 2025
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Danielle Pergament Nick Ballón, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
The theses reflected Luther’s belief that the pope and the Catholic Church were preying on the poor by selling them indulgences, taking their money for a false promise that their sins would be forgiven.
—Michael Bruening, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
Meghan never disappears long enough for the audience to forgive and forget.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article DFL lawmakers from Eagan and Rochester are teaming up with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison again for a bill that would set aside money to buy, then forgive, Minnesotans’ medical debt.
—Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgive
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Trump pardoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who spent eight years in prison on multiple corruption charges, including scheming to sell a vacant Senate seat.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Tarrio was pardoned by Trump after he was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Feb. 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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And no, not because Disney is ignoring him or passing him over.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Photo : The Hover Bureau The breakfast nook overlooks Little Sarasota Bay.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2025
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About the same number will fill the outdoor patio overlooking the Boise Greenbelt and a large, tranquil pond surrounded by vegetation.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2025
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Huntsville Police Sergeant Christopher Jackson explained how the law specifically targets those who deliberately modify their vehicles to be louder.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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To ensure that everyone gets a fair chance in the H-1B lottery season, the H-1B modernization rule explained that only one entry will be accepted per individual.—
Sophie Alcorn,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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While once seen as a sign of artistry, method acting had a rocky several years, with figures such as Succession’s Brian Cox decrying it and, seemingly, some of the public kicking back against its excesses, which is often used to excuse bad behavior.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The judge did not say why the juror, who owns a truck repair business, was excused.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Inflation Trends The FOMC had been hoping inflation would trend closer to its 2% annual target to justify further rate cuts.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is a standout premium credit card with plenty of luxury perks and statement credits to justify its annual fee.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Forgive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgive. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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