1
as in pardoned
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 ignored
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 forgiven
That means borrowers could eventually face a significant tax bill on the amount that is forgiven.
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Scott White,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
You’d be forgiven for thinking far fewer of the destructive predators are causing havoc, however.
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Debt settlement can negatively affect your credit score, and forgiven debt may have tax implications in some situations.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The program at issue allows borrowers to have their federal student loans forgiven after 10 years working for government or nonprofit employers.
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Nate Raymond,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
But one of the youngest fans at the stadium, Andre Serras, could be forgiven for not quite knowing who to root for tonight.
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Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
Those on the plan can also see their loans forgiven in as little as 10 years.
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Erik Ortiz,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
The attack on the Capitol Building can’t be forgotten or forgiven.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
You could be forgiven for thinking things look dire.
—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
You’d be forgiven for thinking far fewer of the destructive predators are causing havoc, however.
—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Debt settlement can negatively affect your credit score, and forgiven debt may have tax implications in some situations.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The program at issue allows borrowers to have their federal student loans forgiven after 10 years working for government or nonprofit employers.
—
Nate Raymond,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
But one of the youngest fans at the stadium, Andre Serras, could be forgiven for not quite knowing who to root for tonight.
—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
Those on the plan can also see their loans forgiven in as little as 10 years.
—
Erik Ortiz,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
The attack on the Capitol Building can’t be forgotten or forgiven.
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
You could be forgiven for thinking things look dire.
—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgiven
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The White House did not immediately respond to USA TODAY seeking names of those pardoned.
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Trump pardoned several crypto heavyweights, including Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, three BitMEX founders, and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao.
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Their food might be the first mention in Talat’s many accolades, but their bar program can’t be ignored.
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Not only were the rules misapplied, according to an expert referee with years of elite experience, but similar plays during this tournament have been ignored.
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The grand juror was subsequently excused from the proceedings.
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Because he was being completely bullied and demeaned and excused.
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After the revolution, explained Miller, Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton wasn't liking how the country's coffers were looking.
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In the majority opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts explained the constitutional rationale behind the decision.
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Still, Calabrese says any kind of travel expenses should go through layers of approval and be properly justified.
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Will the high costs of running and using Fable be justified now that alternatives have emerged?
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From rolling vineyards to lush river valleys, high limestone bluffs to some pretty great lakes, this region of the United States is often overlooked.
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In fact, Smith has long argued that the NFL has overlooked Black candidates at those positions because of racial bias.
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“Forgiven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgiven. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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