as in disregard
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1
as in forgetting
to fail to give proper attention to
ignoring your health now will haunt you further down the road
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2
as in forgiving
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 ignoring
Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Our detailed reporting agitated the government, which went from ignoring our existence to breathing down our necks.
—Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 19 May 2026
More than three years after a 6-year-old boy shot his teacher in class, a former Virginia elementary school official accused of ignoring warnings is on trial on felony child abuse charges Monday.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
The City of Miami Gardens Public Works Department is working to address complaints about drivers routinely ignoring stop signs on Northwest 12th Avenue at Northwest 170th Terrace.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Confirmation bias may be unavoidable, but ignoring it is a choice.
—Thierry Brunel, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Common laundry habits — ignoring dryer vent buildup, leaving wet clothes in the washer, using hot water on everything and skipping the washing machine gasket — can damage appliances, ruin fabrics and even create a fire risk.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Among other things, ABC argued that it was being singled out for regulatory action while ignoring radio talk shows, which also are covered by the rule, and routinely feature candidates.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Nor will ignoring the needs of workers.
—James Katz, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
Noun
Addressing Modern Behavior Patterns Verification tools such as these address behavior patterns such as preemptive ignoring, digital curiosity, and selective responsiveness, all of which have become more common in recent years.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
Even the wokest of the wokes are ignoring poor Megan.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Our detailed reporting agitated the government, which went from ignoring our existence to breathing down our necks.
—Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 19 May 2026
More than three years after a 6-year-old boy shot his teacher in class, a former Virginia elementary school official accused of ignoring warnings is on trial on felony child abuse charges Monday.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
The City of Miami Gardens Public Works Department is working to address complaints about drivers routinely ignoring stop signs on Northwest 12th Avenue at Northwest 170th Terrace.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Confirmation bias may be unavoidable, but ignoring it is a choice.
—Thierry Brunel, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Common laundry habits — ignoring dryer vent buildup, leaving wet clothes in the washer, using hot water on everything and skipping the washing machine gasket — can damage appliances, ruin fabrics and even create a fire risk.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Among other things, ABC argued that it was being singled out for regulatory action while ignoring radio talk shows, which also are covered by the rule, and routinely feature candidates.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Nor will ignoring the needs of workers.
—James Katz, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignoring
Noun
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If Maison Estelle is known for its wild interiors, popularity with the global entrepreneurial elite and disregard for dress code, the Manor follows suit with this beautiful and boisterous second chapter.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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The rogues’ gallery of killers released by the Parole Board came with rap sheets often marked by blatant disregard for human life.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The idea is to appear sympathetic to well-meaning people whose attention lapsed momentarily, forgetting that their picnic spot was also a concert venue.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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For a while, Djena kept a bin with her clothes in Saran’s closet, until Saran threw it into the hallway, angry at Djena for forgetting to close her bedroom door.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Hart has previously reflected on his feelings about his father and forgiving him for not being around for his childhood due to his struggles with drug addiction and multiple stints in jail.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Yet he was also chided for too easily forgiving and embracing those who repented their anti-Jewish remarks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 May 2026
Verb
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America is offhandedly disregarding science.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Trump has instituted a pay-to-play system for his allies and unilaterally started wars while disregarding Congress’s authority as a coequal branch of government.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The pool sits on a sprawling terrace, overlooking the sea for maximum tranquility.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
14 May 2026
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Continue to Totem Bight State Historical Park, where totems rise from a rainforest overlooking the Tongass Narrows.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The real problem was that the industry had spent too long building products while neglecting the operational systems that make financial infrastructure trustworthy in the first place.—
Amy Guttman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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However, some argue that neglecting the issue creates an even larger vulnerability.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
Verb
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There will also be a letter to take to their healthcare provider explaining the situation.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Mathematicians take notice The proof underwent external review by mathematicians who also produced a companion paper explaining the argument and its broader importance.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Is an important event missing from this date?—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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You could be forgiven for missing the name.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ignoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignoring. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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