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as in forgets
to fail to give proper attention to
ignoring your health now will haunt you further down the road
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as in forgives
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 ignores
Stating that Palestinians are entitled to a country of their own ignores the facts.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
With the job’s high salary, live-in accommodations and her love of children on her mind, Layla ignores Jasmine’s concerns and drives to the family’s estate to meet Zuri.
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Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
26 June 2026
The failure mode is not that a good pro forma ignores these items.
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Tony Julianelle,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The episode opens with an eerie recitation from Mike (Gary Hershberger) at the police station, which everyone swiftly ignores.
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Ew Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
The Catholic Church, which has a long history of opposing the death penalty, believes capital punishment ignores the inherent dignity of all human life and has long advocated for death penalty alternatives.
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Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Furthermore, the new deal ignores Lebanon’s efforts to free itself from Iran’s influence in the country through its Hezbollah ally.
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Mireille Rebeiz,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Rambling usually ignores it when Dean Cain posts one of his tirades against liberal Hollywood.
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Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Six Sex never ignores the horrors, but uses them as fuel for a debut that unfurls as a freewheeling post-porno blitz.
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E.r. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2026
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
With the job’s high salary, live-in accommodations and her love of children on her mind, Layla ignores Jasmine’s concerns and drives to the family’s estate to meet Zuri.
—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
26 June 2026
The failure mode is not that a good pro forma ignores these items.
—
Tony Julianelle,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The episode opens with an eerie recitation from Mike (Gary Hershberger) at the police station, which everyone swiftly ignores.
—
Ew Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
The Catholic Church, which has a long history of opposing the death penalty, believes capital punishment ignores the inherent dignity of all human life and has long advocated for death penalty alternatives.
—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Furthermore, the new deal ignores Lebanon’s efforts to free itself from Iran’s influence in the country through its Hezbollah ally.
—
Mireille Rebeiz,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Rambling usually ignores it when Dean Cain posts one of his tirades against liberal Hollywood.
—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Six Sex never ignores the horrors, but uses them as fuel for a debut that unfurls as a freewheeling post-porno blitz.
—
E.r. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignores
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There’s a great accidental gag in a cut bit from the original MTV pilot when a deputy pulls up to arrest Knoxville and forgets to put her car in park.
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Each time the price comes back down, Europe forgets what the spike was trying to say.
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But Hannah, who sees his true good nature, forgives him.
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While The Pitt forgives and empathizes with Robby’s flaws, Robby is not called on to extend that empathy to others.
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The city installs all these bike lanes but neglects to enforce rules and regulations on the users.
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Sam neglects the standards of his profession to protect women who Cady could hurt, especially someone like Sam’s virginal teen daughter, Dani.
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Fans might be quick to immediately pencil in Rodriguez as the starter, yet this totally overlooks Dodson’s competitiveness.
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Custom designed in Italy — to accommodate bigger tables and cupholders — and installed in 2014, the wheel features 16 gondolas and overlooks the Mississippi River.
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But attorneys for people seeking asylum say the law has long meant anyone arriving at a port of entry should be screened, and blocking arrivals disregards the nation’s ideals.
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Bhattacharya said the test-negative design disregards data about people who were never hospitalized.
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Maybe that explains her chaotic behavior when the crew goes out later that night.
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Deputy Ethan Weinzieri explains just some of the work the dogs do.
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Memorizing where relationships happen in every country misses the point.
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Yet that misses the gentle buzz of excitement when Secrets visited.
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The good news is that the actual print quality largely justifies the inconvenience.
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Listing, pricing, shipping and storage all take time, so selling is worth it when the payoff justifies the work.
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“Ignores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignores. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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