forget
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
People forget what shopping looked like before Amazon: flipping through glossy catalogs, mailing or phoning in orders and waiting weeks for delivery.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
“When we only look at things as, ‘Oh, there’s red and there’s blue,’ we forget that.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
Did he just have a brain fart and forget that Gov. Janet Mills dropped out of the primary?
From Slate • May 30, 2026
Hoey said: "You just forget about it day to day, but then you take a minute and you stop and think about it and it goes 'Owww!' and it does – it hurts."
From BBC • May 29, 2026
“I should not have said anything to you. Please try to forget this. Your job is to do your job, to help us win the war. That should be your only focus.”
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
Vocabulary lists containing forget
"The Lotus Seed"
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Chiasmus from Top AP English Exam Novels
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"The Forgotten Treasure" and "There Is No Word for Goodbye"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
