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forgiven

ADJECTIVE

excused

Synonyms

STRONG

pardoned reinstated

WEAK

taken back welcomed home

Example Sentences

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You might be forgiven for thinking the Arsenal manager was referring to Bukayo Saka, whose all-important goal secured their semi-final triumph on Tuesday.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

But despite criticism over his immediate reaction, voters seem to have forgiven him.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Under one option, her balance would be forgiven by 2039, while others meant that would take until 2044.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Some companies guarantee they will get your loan forgiven — but experts say that’s not a promise any legitimate company can deliver on.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

And then on that day when the cousin had commended the country wife and laughed at the city wife, that had passed which could not be forgiven.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck