as in rejected
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as in disregarded
to fail to give proper attention to
ignoring your health now will haunt you further down the road
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as in overlooked
to dismiss as of little importance
although the movie is a cinematic tour de force, one can't ignore the fact that it seriously distorts history
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Recent Examples of ignored
Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
Not only were the rules misapplied, according to an expert referee with years of elite experience, but similar plays during this tournament have been ignored.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
States ignored national obligations, inflated currencies, shirked debts, erected trade barriers and destabilized commerce.
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Max Taves,
Mercury News,
3 July 2026
Those warnings—which predicted the slaughter—were ignored by Western leaders who had been fully briefed.
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Janine Di Giovanni,
Vanity Fair,
3 July 2026
Below, members of Forbes Business Council discuss what separates product bundling strategies that earn customer attention from those that are quickly ignored.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The family alleged those warnings were ignored and that the area beneath the tree remained open.
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Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
After years of exam leaks, persistently high youth unemployment, and opportunities slipping further out of reach, their simmering frustration is sparking a demand for accountability that many say can no longer be ignored.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Several states and agencies also charge for rescues, particularly when visitors have ignored warning signs.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Verb
Their food might be the first mention in Talat’s many accolades, but their bar program can’t be ignored.
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Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
Not only were the rules misapplied, according to an expert referee with years of elite experience, but similar plays during this tournament have been ignored.
—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
States ignored national obligations, inflated currencies, shirked debts, erected trade barriers and destabilized commerce.
—
Max Taves,
Mercury News,
3 July 2026
Those warnings—which predicted the slaughter—were ignored by Western leaders who had been fully briefed.
—
Janine Di Giovanni,
Vanity Fair,
3 July 2026
Below, members of Forbes Business Council discuss what separates product bundling strategies that earn customer attention from those that are quickly ignored.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The family alleged those warnings were ignored and that the area beneath the tree remained open.
—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
After years of exam leaks, persistently high youth unemployment, and opportunities slipping further out of reach, their simmering frustration is sparking a demand for accountability that many say can no longer be ignored.
—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Several states and agencies also charge for rescues, particularly when visitors have ignored warning signs.
—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignored
Adjective
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Changing their environment is more reliable and more neglected.
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Cinematographer Guillermo Garza shoots neglected settings like fine art, embracing the grime.
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His father, who founded the Link Piano and Organ Company, probably disregarded the sketch as a young boy’s fantasy.
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Reporters disregarded that request in their questions for Iran's head coach, Amir Ghalenoei.
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From rolling vineyards to lush river valleys, high limestone bluffs to some pretty great lakes, this region of the United States is often overlooked.
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In fact, Smith has long argued that the NFL has overlooked Black candidates at those positions because of racial bias.
Adjective
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Caregivers remembered him not as a forgotten man, but as someone impossible to forget.
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Hand creams are often a forgotten but very important part of any anti-aging routine, especially during the cooler months.
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In the first years after the Declaration of Independence was signed, many Americans forgot about it.
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The boy’s father was supposed to drop off the boy at school in the morning but forgot the child was in the car, Novoa said.
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After the revolution, explained Miller, Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton wasn't liking how the country's coffers were looking.
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In the majority opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts explained the constitutional rationale behind the decision.
Adjective
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When left unattended in a basement for a prolonged period, things are bound to acquire mold and mildew or become infested with unwelcome guests.
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Never, ever leave your pet unattended in a hot car and know that pets also get dehydrated quickly, so have plenty of fresh cool water on hand.
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Conwell made all four of his free throws, including two after missed three pointers.
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Royals star Salvador Perez missed Thursday’s game with soreness in his right elbow.
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“Ignored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignored. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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