FORSOOK Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

forsook

verb

past tense of forsake

as in left

to cause to remain behind forsaking most of our possessions, we evacuated just before the hurricane struck

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Ukonzaemon Usui, known as Owl, finds a young boy abandoned on the battlefield.

— Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
Financing expires, talent moves on, and production slates are abandoned.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of abandoned

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The Marlins lost, 4-2, after the bullpen coughed up the lead and after the offense went just 2 for 18 with runners in scoring position and stranded 14 players on base.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Two climbers who became stranded in Big Sur on California's Central Coast were brought to safety following a weekend rescue that was captured on video, according to officials.

— Tim Fang, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of stranded

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In August, Rome is deserted as locals ditch the sweltering city for the sea, but everyone returns in the fall, refreshed and energized for the season ahead.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026
Another neighbor said the apartment was deserted when police arrived.

— Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026

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