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a condition in which a person is unable to remember things because of head injury, shock, illness, or fatigue
The concussion left him with amnesia, and he couldn't remember how he had gotten hurt.
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Recent Examples of amnesia
The quotes come from the fact that the two have history, which Amy does not remember due to her amnesia.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Even neuroscientists have praised the film’s realistic and accurate depiction of anterograde amnesia and the basic neurobiology of memory.
—ArsTechnica, 6 Apr. 2026
Dissociation is a common response to traumatic stress that can include amnesia, feelings that things are unreal or feeling disconnected from what is happening.
—Anne P. Deprince, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
While music alone cannot deliver accountability, the law can ensure that violence does not disappear into denial or historical amnesia.
—Christina Hioureas, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2026
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Even neuroscientists have praised the film’s realistic and accurate depiction of anterograde amnesia and the basic neurobiology of memory.
—ArsTechnica, 6 Apr. 2026
Dissociation is a common response to traumatic stress that can include amnesia, feelings that things are unreal or feeling disconnected from what is happening.
—Anne P. Deprince, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
While music alone cannot deliver accountability, the law can ensure that violence does not disappear into denial or historical amnesia.
—Christina Hioureas, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amnesia
Noun
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Proceeds from the event support Vision of Children’s mission to cure childhood hereditary blindness and improve quality of life.—
Rancho Santa Fe Review,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Children who recover can still face devastating ear infections, pneumonia, diarrhea, dehydration, malnourishment, blindness, and brain swelling.—
Penelope Gatlin,
STAT,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Could the seizures explain Al-Hashimi’s moments of forgetfulness that Robby has been curious about during his shift?—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Experts recommend placing valuables in zippered pockets inside a bag rather than loose in bins to reduce theft or forgetfulness.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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One victim was pushed onto a couch and had his wallet and jewelry stolen, while another was choked from behind to the point of near unconsciousness and robbed of a Rolex watch, a Louis Vuitton bag, and other valuables.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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One individual was allegedly choked to near unconsciousness.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Amnesia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amnesia. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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