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as in pardoning
to cease to have feelings of anger or bitterness toward
it is not easy to forgive those who have hurt us
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as in ignoring
to dismiss as of little importance
he has so many good qualities that I guess we can forgive a slight penchant for exaggeration
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as in caring
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as in charitable
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Recent Examples of forgiving
Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Trouser shorts often come with a wide hem, breathable pleats, and soft fabric that can feel more forgiving than denim.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 16 May 2025
Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 Feb. 2025
The elastic waistband is forgiving, which makes this pair easy to slip on and replaces the typical drawstring closure.
—Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Part of the reason Spurs fans were less forgiving of his predecessor was the fact their relationship soured considerably in the second season.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Trouser shorts often come with a wide hem, breathable pleats, and soft fabric that can feel more forgiving than denim.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 16 May 2025
Adjective
The woman’s own mom understood her position, but the MIL was not so forgiving.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 Feb. 2025
The elastic waistband is forgiving, which makes this pair easy to slip on and replaces the typical drawstring closure.
—Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgiving
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FedEx — The stock gained more than 1% after Jefferies upgraded FedEx to buy from hold, saying investors are ignoring the cost-cutting efforts at the packing and shipping company that will continue to drive earnings growth regardless of the macroeconomic challenges.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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Yet there’s no ignoring the fact that the Rockies would’ve loved to have Brito penciled in as their second baseman this year.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Colton's caring nature also enabled him to be a major source of support for friends.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Those who know her best describe her as loyal and caring, to the point of neglecting herself and her own interests in order to look after others.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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There are strategies to optimize your RMDs, including taking your RMD as a qualified charitable distribution, which would reduce taxable income.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Companies like Google and Salesforce offer extensive parental leave programs, recognizing that supporting employees during one of life’s most significant milestones is not only compassionate but smart business.—
Will Fan,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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That means unlearning the language that perpetuates harm and stereotypes, and being more compassionate and humane across the board.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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The two often send one another loving birthday messages on Instagram–Jones wrote one for Will in May.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Over on her Instagram Stories, Watts gave Demna Gvasalia a loving farewell, as the show marked his last with Balenciaga after a 10-year run with the house as its creative director.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Keppler notes that the 10-year time frame isn’t random.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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This behaviour can also be triggered by a random and undefined phrase or prompt.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Shapiro even alluded to that fact when explaining his optimism that a deal will get done.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Establishing how that golden age came about is easier than explaining the years of scarcity that followed.—
Rory Smith,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Thank you for your support and kind thoughts during this difficult time.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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At the end of every school year, Rob and Nora Tonn show up at Hinsdale Central High School and give away scholarships to graduating student athletes who are kind.—
Heidi Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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“Forgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgiving. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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