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a condition in which a person is unable to remember things because of head injury, shock, illness, or fatigue
The concussion left him with amnesia, and he couldn't remember how he had gotten hurt.
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Recent Examples of amnesia
Because to survive, Americans must stop surrendering to political hubris and cultural amnesia.
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Melody Moezzi, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
That historical amnesia cuts both ways.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
The quotes come from the fact that the two have history, which Amy does not remember due to her amnesia.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Even neuroscientists have praised the film’s realistic and accurate depiction of anterograde amnesia and the basic neurobiology of memory.
—ArsTechnica, 6 Apr. 2026
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Melody Moezzi, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
That historical amnesia cuts both ways.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
The quotes come from the fact that the two have history, which Amy does not remember due to her amnesia.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Even neuroscientists have praised the film’s realistic and accurate depiction of anterograde amnesia and the basic neurobiology of memory.
—ArsTechnica, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amnesia
Noun
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The Phyllis Schlafly of today is the writer Helen Andrews, with whom I am sometimes confused by liberals with Helen blindness.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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But measles is also one of the leading causes of preventable childhood blindness worldwide.—
Letters to the Editor,
Washington Post,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Up to 60% of women experience it as confusion, difficulty concentrating, and forgetfulness that is estrogen-specific, not just aging.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
2 May 2026
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Symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, sleep issues, joint and muscle discomfort, night sweats, forgetfulness, moodiness, and irritability.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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One victim was pushed onto a couch and had his wallet and jewelry stolen, while another was choked from behind to the point of near unconsciousness and robbed of a Rolex watch, a Louis Vuitton bag, and other valuables.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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One individual was allegedly choked to near unconsciousness.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Amnesia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amnesia. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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