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as in pardoning
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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as in ignoring
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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as in caring
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as in charitable
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Recent Examples of forgiving
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
The movie is gentle and forgiving of all its characters, sometimes a little too much, but also with a good heart and a twinkle in its eye.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Sherri Gordon, Health, 25 Aug. 2025
At its core, the story examines the uneasy coexistence of reintegration and justice, the possibility of forgiving the unforgivable and the pursuit of redemption in the face of irreparable harm.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 24 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The film highlights that people are more than one thing, encouraging a more holistic outlook that is inherently more forgiving and less judgmental.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
The movie is gentle and forgiving of all its characters, sometimes a little too much, but also with a good heart and a twinkle in its eye.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The general rule of thumb is firm but forgiving pineapple.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 25 Aug. 2025
At its core, the story examines the uneasy coexistence of reintegration and justice, the possibility of forgiving the unforgivable and the pursuit of redemption in the face of irreparable harm.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgiving
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Advertisement The family has spoken out against the possibility of Trump pardoning Maxwell since she was moved to a minimum security facility.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
23 Aug. 2025
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Trump has not ruled out pardoning Maxwell, and she was moved to a different prison with much more minimal security following her interview.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Congress and state legislatures should investigate and hold the FDA accountable for ignoring overwhelming evidence of harm.—
Lila Rose,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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For CEOs whose decisions can alter markets and shape legacies, ignoring its impact is a costly mistake.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In contrast, trust only grows when partners perceive each other as reliable, dependable, caring and honest.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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As one of Florida's largest public health systems, SMH has a mission to provide quality and caring service and innovation to patients across the region.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The project is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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In the end, Planned Parenthood was permitted to stay at its location in The Village, which hosted a number of charitable outlets within Lilith, but artists were asked not to talk about the org.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
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Windsor’s pick is The Culpeper in East London, which has a rooftop garden and terrace overlooking the city.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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This rocky cliff overlooking the valley is accessible through the 3-mile Whitaker Point Trail.—
Katie Strasberg Rousso,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Vettel is already known as a mentor for younger drivers, and his compassionate, veteran savvy would help any racing organization develop talent.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Jess is compassionate and understanding.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The threat for heavy rain in South Florida is diminishing, however typical scattered thunderstorms with locally heavy downpours are still possible in the area through the weekend.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2025
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The result was a mile-long line that turned scattered craftwork into synchronized production.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Rahul Venkatraman, Daisy Dobrijevic, and Hans Wilhelm Zekl will share their experience and expertise with guests, explaining the science and history behind solar eclipses, and the art of astrophotography.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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About The Daily Money Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer and financial news from USA TODAY, breaking down complex events, providing the TLDR version, and explaining how everything from Fed rate changes to bankruptcies impacts you.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Forgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgiving. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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