How to Use forget in a Sentence

forget

verb
  • She forgot how to set up the tent.
  • Don't forget that you have to turn off the light when you leave.
  • I'll never forget the first time we met.
  • He's a forgotten man in the world of politics.
  • Forget about finding a way to escape—there's no way out of here.
  • He's now a forgotten hero.
  • I keep forgetting her name.
  • The pain and misery are impossible to forget.
  • If you're hoping to hear from him soon, forget it, it's not going to happen.
  • Start off small and don't forget to celebrate the small wins along the way.
    Good Housekeeping, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Tuck a blouse into the ultra-high waist, and don't forget heeled boots!
    Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Tucker has been gone so long people may have forgotten about him a little.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024
  • At that moment, the ups and downs of the previous six months were forgotten.
    Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2024
  • Don't forget the accent buttons and back of the seat because mildew, and tree spores can grow in these tiny pockets.
    Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Don’t forget to dress your bed But indulging in stylish sleepwear is just the start of our rest-crazed moment.
    Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Almut had been terrified that she’d be forgotten, or that her kid would think of her as nothing more than a dead mom.
    Eliza Berman, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Don't forget to try small-batch ice cream flavors like limoncello pound cake at Louisville Cream.
    Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Don’t forget to reciprocate and be an advocate for someone else!
    Palena Neale, Ph.d, Pcc, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Also, as with cardio, don't forget to drink plenty of liquids before, during, and after your workout.
    Lindsey Murray, Health, 9 Mar. 2023
  • There’s a growing interest in the etonogestrel birth control implant, and its set-it-and-forget-it nature likely plays a role in that.
    Korin Miller, SELF, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Pet owners facing hurricanes should not forget to bring their animals with them when evacuating.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
  • That is the hope, but while the full picture is being painted, don’t forget to celebrate the various sections of colors, lines, shapes and even alterations.
    Darick Spears, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2023
  • ExploreDaylight saving time: 7 things to know Don’t forget that daylight saving time kicks in on Sunday morning.
    Caroline Silva, ajc, 11 Mar. 2023
  • Don’t forget to mix in some solids to give the eye a rest.
    Gina Mayfield, Dallas News, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Just don’t forget to click the on-page coupon to score the full discount.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2023
  • So, a lot of folks in the base will – aren’t forgetting those types of things.
    ABC News, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Don't forget to drain the main supply line from the house as well.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
  • And the third one, and the most fatal one, is when you’re forgotten.
    Theresa Vargas, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Please drop me a line at [email protected] (don’t forget to include the h in the middle).
    Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2023
  • Don't forget to check out the rest of Amazon's Big Spring Sale.
    K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2024

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