as in deserted
left unoccupied or unused
a forgotten doll under the bed a long-forgotten house down a winding dirt road
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as in missed
to be unable to recall or think of
I forget exactly on which street that the house is
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as in ignored
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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as in neglected
to leave undone or unattended to especially through carelessness
he forgot the pot boiling on the stove
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as in failed
to miss the opportunity or obligation
I forgot to call on his birthday
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Recent Examples of forgotten
Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
The term separation of powers has become a quaint concept from a forgotten Constitution.
—Carolyn Cavecche, Oc Register, 22 Nov. 2025
Porter Hodge, for example, is now earning high-leverage opportunities after being a forgotten reliever for most of the year.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
But her legacy was erased and forgotten for more than 3,000 years.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
But one metro Atlanta man is working to ensure those tragedies are not forgotten, and to remind drivers that many of these crashes are preventable.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Better yet, has everyone forgotten how this man went from struggling throughout the Paris Olympics two summers ago to becoming the savior at the end in Team USA’s gold-medal run?
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Propped against this narrow counter, with a steady stream of market-goers filling the street, Cami had passed her a sheaf of forms to sign and Ember, already impatient, promised to leave them on her desk before the weekend, then slotted them into her bag and immediately forgot.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
He will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Perhaps the managers at Hooters forgot what Yoda's character had said about anger leading to suffering, because Berry was furious.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
One of the things that Nina is hitting on right now as there’s a realignment is that people have forgotten how to develop.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Hand creams are often a forgotten but very important part of any anti-aging routine, especially during the cooler months.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
The term separation of powers has become a quaint concept from a forgotten Constitution.
—Carolyn Cavecche, Oc Register, 22 Nov. 2025
Porter Hodge, for example, is now earning high-leverage opportunities after being a forgotten reliever for most of the year.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
Some were draped in ivy, others adorned with pink blossoms, but none are forgotten by nature’s touch—each brought to life by the intricate details that transport you into a postcard of the Italian countryside.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
But her legacy was erased and forgotten for more than 3,000 years.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
But one metro Atlanta man is working to ensure those tragedies are not forgotten, and to remind drivers that many of these crashes are preventable.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Better yet, has everyone forgotten how this man went from struggling throughout the Paris Olympics two summers ago to becoming the savior at the end in Team USA’s gold-medal run?
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Propped against this narrow counter, with a steady stream of market-goers filling the street, Cami had passed her a sheaf of forms to sign and Ember, already impatient, promised to leave them on her desk before the weekend, then slotted them into her bag and immediately forgot.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
He will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Perhaps the managers at Hooters forgot what Yoda's character had said about anger leading to suffering, because Berry was furious.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
One of the things that Nina is hitting on right now as there’s a realignment is that people have forgotten how to develop.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgotten
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Alberto Rodríguez, 73, limped with a cane down a deserted industrial street.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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In his seventh feature collaboration with Scorsese, DiCaprio will join forces with Jennifer Lawrence, with the two playing a couple stranded in a deserted, snowy European town.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
16 Mar. 2026
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When the ball missed, the mascots howled with laughter; one of them, a big yellow mountain lion, pounded the ground.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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The freshmen went back in forth, but Illinois missed its last three desperation attempts and UConn made five of its six free throws down the stretch.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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Ames is one of thousands of women who have felt ignored by medical professionals.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Since ancient times, athletes have often ignored the rules in their quest for glory.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Berman rehabilitates rabbits that are abandoned, neglected, abused, and in danger of being euthanized.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Cluttered furniture, peeling paint, or overgrown plants can make your porch feel neglected and uninviting.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The amateurish stickup failed, fast.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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City leaders in Lake Dallas got more than an earful from residents who believe they were failed during a crisis in late March when a house explosion critically injured Jessica Bailey Lopez.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The city has been overwhelmed in recent years by an influx of abandoned and stray dogs and puppies.—
Alyce McFadden,
San Francisco Chronicle,
13 Mar. 2026
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Antonia Noori Farzan The Providence Police Department is urging drivers to stay off the road, saying that stuck and abandoned cars are causing problems and preventing the city from getting back to normal.—
Eryn Dion,
The Providence Journal,
24 Feb. 2026
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Elders living alone who can no longer cook or clean, who stopped paying their bills or answering the door, who aren’t taking their meds or bathing themselves, who are lost or don’t remember to turn off a stove might get a visit from an adult protective investigator.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, the Lions lost a lot of high scoring games, but with Monroe’s consistent pitching success, the team is more well-rounded with an ability to win close, low scoring bouts.—
Charles Baggarly
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Under former Mayor Eric Kellogg, the city lost millions on a scheme to rehabilitate a disused hotel.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Understanding that Mandela’s liberation meant that white-minority rule was coming to an end, the founders trekked into the desert, bought a disused mining town wholesale, and established a colony.—
Eve Fairbanks,
The Dial,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Forgotten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgotten. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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