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
Brad Weisenstein, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Ackerly says the lesson is simple but often ignored.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Too often, that history is ignored—especially during midlife.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 5 Feb. 2026
What should be taught in the curriculum as when studying the Civil War had been largely ignored.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
The United States cannot remain silent while civilians are killed and humanitarian law is ignored.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
The collision occurred after a migrant boat sailing towards Chios with its navigation lights switched off ignored signals from a coast guard patrol vessel and changed course, the coast guard said in a statement.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
On more than 90 occasions, ICE has ignored the courts.
—Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Banfield's at-times tense testimony comes after his attorney scrutinized the county's investigation into the defendant, arguing that officials, almost since the beginning, forced a theory that the husband had catfished and killed his wife, and ignored evidence that undermined that conclusion.
—Olivia Diaz The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
So, the fact that the Illinois fireworks ban is roundly ignored by Illinoisans is not a surprise to anyone, as the night skies prove on Independence Day.
—Brad Weisenstein, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Ackerly says the lesson is simple but often ignored.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Too often, that history is ignored—especially during midlife.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 5 Feb. 2026
What should be taught in the curriculum as when studying the Civil War had been largely ignored.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
The United States cannot remain silent while civilians are killed and humanitarian law is ignored.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
The collision occurred after a migrant boat sailing towards Chios with its navigation lights switched off ignored signals from a coast guard patrol vessel and changed course, the coast guard said in a statement.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
On more than 90 occasions, ICE has ignored the courts.
—Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Banfield's at-times tense testimony comes after his attorney scrutinized the county's investigation into the defendant, arguing that officials, almost since the beginning, forced a theory that the husband had catfished and killed his wife, and ignored evidence that undermined that conclusion.
—Olivia Diaz The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignored
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Then, as Musk has been prone to do, the former presidential adviser disregarded much of his previous explanation and said that building a civilization on Mars was still an option, just that building on the Moon is SpaceX’s current priority.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
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This is not to suggest the poll should be disregarded.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Buck is not alone in having underrated him; he has been largely overlooked by the Tate Modern, London’s most significant museum of contemporary art, which owns only five of his photographs.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Here are three things that are commonly overlooked after a snowstorm, and how to handle them.—
Maddie McGay,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The department issued heavy fines and ultimately shuttered a neglected building in Denver’s uptown neighborhood last year that was owned by CBZ Management.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
8 Jan. 2026
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The narrative highlights the growing, unseen populations of lonely and neglected individuals, shedding light on a vital but often ignored aspect of public care.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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It was learned that the girl forgot something after missing the school bus, and while heading back home alone, the stranger approached.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Others forgot their potty training, regressed to food hoarding, or stopped eating.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Catherine O'Hara's cause of death, explained Someone experiencing a PE might not present any symptoms; common signs include shortness of breath, chest discomfort, raised heart rate and unusually low blood pressure.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The first time people associated the two was in 2020, when Bad Bunny explained his introduction to drag culture by way of his cousin.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 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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Colt Gray had enrolled at the school on August 14 and had already missed nine days of classes leading up to the shooting, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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The reports involved an unknown individual calling several people purporting to be a law enforcement officer, falsely stating that the victims had outstanding warrants, had failed to appear for jury duty or missed a court appearance.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Trump last year pardoned several people convicted for blockading clinics.—
Josh Funk,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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He was sentenced for federal gun charges, pardoned in May 2025.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Ignored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignored. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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