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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
Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Since ancient times, athletes have often ignored the rules in their quest for glory.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Although Colin ignored his wife’s warning, the next parent might listen, especially when the warning is coming from a divorce attorney.
—Marcia Zug, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
When Lamont projected nearly two weeks ago that state finances still were on pace for a razor-thin $33 million operating surplus, that report ignored Scanlon’s estimate that the retiree health care was shy by $39 million.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
For example, the Spinners finally got inducted in 2023 after several decades of being ignored, and the Monkees have never even made it to the nomination stage.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
The young Venezuelan ignored the Austrian.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Reportedly shunned by festivals like Sundance and SXSW last year and ignored by distributors, this provocative chamber drama finally gets a theatrical release from a fledgling shingle, Obscured Releasing, this spring.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
No matter what the fundamental situation happens to be, the trends can’t be ignored.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
Ames is one of thousands of women who have felt ignored by medical professionals.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Since ancient times, athletes have often ignored the rules in their quest for glory.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Although Colin ignored his wife’s warning, the next parent might listen, especially when the warning is coming from a divorce attorney.
—Marcia Zug, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
When Lamont projected nearly two weeks ago that state finances still were on pace for a razor-thin $33 million operating surplus, that report ignored Scanlon’s estimate that the retiree health care was shy by $39 million.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
For example, the Spinners finally got inducted in 2023 after several decades of being ignored, and the Monkees have never even made it to the nomination stage.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
The young Venezuelan ignored the Austrian.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Reportedly shunned by festivals like Sundance and SXSW last year and ignored by distributors, this provocative chamber drama finally gets a theatrical release from a fledgling shingle, Obscured Releasing, this spring.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
No matter what the fundamental situation happens to be, the trends can’t be ignored.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignored
Verb
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Under that model, traditional insurance is disregarded and patients instead pay a monthly fee for access to low-cost health care.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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After OpenAI published some of the terms of the contract on Saturday, many outside observers immediately questioned how the redlines on autonomous weapons and mass surveillance would actually be upheld, with some saying the language would still allow the safeguards to be disregarded.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Despite his gentle nature, Finn continues to be overlooked, fading into the background as more-confident dogs catch the attention of potential adopters.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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However, there is a group of individuals who are overlooked and just as deserving of recognition for their service — the family members who support those who serve in uniform.—
Tom Jurkowsky,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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When first performed at L.A. Opera a decade ago, the lavish production, co-produced with English National Opera, helped recover a neglected opera.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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His refusal to weaponize suffering is one of his most important — and most neglected— lessons.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Propped against this narrow counter, with a steady stream of market-goers filling the street, Cami had passed her a sheaf of forms to sign and Ember, already impatient, promised to leave them on her desk before the weekend, then slotted them into her bag and immediately forgot.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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The consensus view forgot something basic about human beings.—
Gary Shapiro,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Many joked that the clip explained years of mysterious toy discoveries beneath their own furniture.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Hollis, Queens, resident Patricia Khan first met McLogan in 2024 and explained her predicament at the time.—
Elle McLogan,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Hand creams are often a forgotten but very important part of any anti-aging routine, especially during the cooler months.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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The term separation of powers has become a quaint concept from a forgotten Constitution.—
Carolyn Cavecche,
Oc Register,
22 Nov. 2025
Verb
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When the ball missed, the mascots howled with laughter; one of them, a big yellow mountain lion, pounded the ground.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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The freshmen went back in forth, but Illinois missed its last three desperation attempts and UConn made five of its six free throws down the stretch.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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As the former chairman of the Proud Boys who was convicted and pardoned for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot, Tarrio was treated as a bit of a CPAC celebrity.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Flynn is among several unlikely figures Trump has pardoned.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ignored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignored. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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