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as in patience
the capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining
we thank you for your forbearance while we attend to the technical difficulties interrupting the TV program
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as in mercy
kind, gentle, or compassionate treatment especially towards someone who is undeserving of it
the judge showed forbearance, and gave the teenaged first offender a suspended sentence
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Recent Examples of forbearance
The bill also eliminates payment deferral for borrowers experiencing economic hardship and unemployment, and forbearances would be limited to 9 months (previously 24 months).
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Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
There will be discretionary forbearance offered, but it will be capped at nine months for every 24-month period.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 30 June 2025
The entity that handles everything after that — from collecting payments to fielding requests for loan forbearance or modification — is your mortgage servicer.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 26 June 2025
In the meantime, borrowers who submitted an IDR application should automatically be placed in a processing forbearance for up to 60 days.
—Nerdwallet, Oc Register, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for forbearance
Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
There will be discretionary forbearance offered, but it will be capped at nine months for every 24-month period.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 30 June 2025
The entity that handles everything after that — from collecting payments to fielding requests for loan forbearance or modification — is your mortgage servicer.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 26 June 2025
In the meantime, borrowers who submitted an IDR application should automatically be placed in a processing forbearance for up to 60 days.
—Nerdwallet, Oc Register, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forbearance
Noun
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But Russia's unrelenting bombardment of Ukrainian cities ultimately tested Trump's patience.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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In those tense moments, Beckham’s attentiveness and patience helped to calm her down.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Jeff Zients’ role in authorizing this mechanical mercy raises serious ethical concerns.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
19 July 2025
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In commending the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of Almighty God, the Holy Father prays for the consolation of those who grieve and for the recovery of the injured.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
Noun
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The hope is to sharpen their skills of observation and empathy.—
Alice Park,
Time,
21 July 2025
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As the company’s founder, the late Latt prioritized fostering meaningful connections between audiences and projects rooted in empathy, inclusion and social responsibility.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
21 July 2025
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“Forbearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forbearance. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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