as in defiance
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as in disregarding
to ignore in a disrespectful manner
an able-bodied motorist openly flouting the law and parking in a space reserved for the disabled
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flouting
Noun
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Atul Gawande, former Assistant Administrator for Global Health at USAID, wrote on X that 5,800 USAID contracts have been terminated in defiance of the courts.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025 -
The strange particulars of his passing remain a mystery thus far, but Hackman’s life was lived in quiet defiance of Hollywood fame and the strictures of celebrity.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The ditch also poses a logistical challenge for any efforts to widen the road.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Feb. 2025
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Compounding these challenges is a severe AI talent shortage.—
Wayne Liu,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Another pitfall is forgetting about the investments that are placed in the IRA.—
Chris Carosa,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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She was cast after a previous actress kept forgetting her lines, Cherry says.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Or just a brilliant disguise?’ - from Brilliant Disguise Rock 'n' roll has always embodied rebellion and dissent.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Set in the Alentejo region of southern Portugal, where Mateus was raised, a peasant community of grape-pickers become agents in an open-air ritual of remembrance and rebellion.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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His proud display of his mug shot is just the latest example of his disregard for political norms.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2025
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The study concluded that men's greater confidence in their driving abilities likely stems from a belief in their superior skills rather than a disregard for driving risks.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Flouting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flouting. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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