- past tense form of forget.
forgot
Americanverb
Example Sentences
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That will help you realize things like this faucet doesn’t get hot water or I forgot to put an ice cream scoop in the kitchen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
It’s an underrated, retro way to discover songs you’ve never heard, songs by artists you love, and songs by artists you forgot you love.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
Marine Corps officer from Dayton, Ohio, who had bought three tickets on a whim and promptly forgot about them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
“In the office, we actually get really bummed when we realize we’re having a conversation and we forgot to turn on Granola,” she says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
And I never forgot her words: You can’t hide from a rumpel.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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