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forget

[fer-get] / fərˈgɛt /
VERB
not be able to remember
Synonyms
STRONG
obliterate
WEAK
clean forget consign to oblivion dismiss from mind disremember draw a blank escape one's memory fail to remember let slip from memory lose consciousness of lose sight of misrecollect think no more of unsee
Antonyms
WEAK
carry learn recall recollect remember take
VERB
leave behind
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fail ignore neglect overlook skip
STRONG
blink discount disregard drop omit slight transgress trespass
WEAK
lose sight of overpass pass over
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accomplish achieve complete finish heed look at notice regard succeed
STRONG
attend pay attention
WEAK
carry learn recall recollect remember take

Example Sentences

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But forget the week—the market’s April returns are even more impressive.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

As for reliable, timely detection of military diversions, forget it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

It was the first time I had a fan that I didn’t know personally, and I will never forget that.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

It's important not to forget that this was a test flight - the first time any humans had flown on both the rocket and the spacecraft.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

I couldn’t expect him to just forget what had happened with the Blythes.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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