1
as in misses
to be unable to recall or think of
I forget exactly on which street that the house is
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2
as in ignores
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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3
as in neglects
to leave undone or unattended to especially through carelessness
he forgot the pot boiling on the stove
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4
as in fails
to miss the opportunity or obligation
I forgot to call on his birthday
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But what happens when a broadcasting channel misses the most crucial part of the action?—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025 -
Use Airtable to track client progress, then set up an automation in Zapier to alert you when a client misses two sessions in a row or stops completing tasks.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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This blanket classification ignores bitcoin’s unique properties, creating unnecessary barriers for businesses and investors.—
Susie Violet Ward,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Criminalizing homelessness ignores its root causes, including Silicon Valley’s extreme wealth gap and lack of affordable housing.—
Rabbi Dana Magat,
The Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2025
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If an insurer fails to meet these requirements, regulators can intervene by implementing corrective measures, restricting operations, or placing the company under supervision.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The continuing resolution also fails to fund the Toxic Exposure Fund, Mrvan said, which puts health care for veterans — especially those exposed to toxic burn pits, Agent Orange and radiation — at risk.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2025
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At the start of this stylish but plodding film, which premiered at SXSW ahead of its March 27 release on Prime Video, the suburban mother loses a pearl earring.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Forgets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgets. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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