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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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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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as in disregard
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Recent Examples of ignoring
Lila Rose, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
For CEOs whose decisions can alter markets and shape legacies, ignoring its impact is a costly mistake.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The settlement was reached in response to a lawsuit over tower operators ignoring regulations around minimizing the impact of building cooling systems on aquatic life.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
That cruelty charge is for allegedly ignoring the dog and offering no aid or assistance after it had been shot in the abdomen.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
In both cases, ChatGPT again favored an algebraic solution, ignoring the researchers’ preference for a geometric one.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
Leavitt accused media outlets of ignoring the story, but it was covered by national outlets including CNN, PBS and CBS News, among others, in recent days.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Critics have blasted Judge Stokes for ignoring his past and releasing him despite clear warning signs.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2025
For Democrats, ignoring that relationship is politically dangerous.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Congress and state legislatures should investigate and hold the FDA accountable for ignoring overwhelming evidence of harm.
—Lila Rose, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
For CEOs whose decisions can alter markets and shape legacies, ignoring its impact is a costly mistake.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The settlement was reached in response to a lawsuit over tower operators ignoring regulations around minimizing the impact of building cooling systems on aquatic life.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
That cruelty charge is for allegedly ignoring the dog and offering no aid or assistance after it had been shot in the abdomen.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
In both cases, ChatGPT again favored an algebraic solution, ignoring the researchers’ preference for a geometric one.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
Leavitt accused media outlets of ignoring the story, but it was covered by national outlets including CNN, PBS and CBS News, among others, in recent days.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Critics have blasted Judge Stokes for ignoring his past and releasing him despite clear warning signs.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2025
For Democrats, ignoring that relationship is politically dangerous.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignoring
Verb
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Critics are waxing nostalgic for the edgy and outrageous comments of social critic humorists such as Dick Gregory, Mort Sahl, George Carlin, and Don Imus, forgetting that none of those figures were ever the host of a broadcast network TV show.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Although Downs is talented, people are forgetting that Pittman is a great player.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Marks later explained to PEOPLE why the cast was open to forgiving Shah.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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Using her own romantic disappointments as a guide, Denise advises him to grieve by accepting the loss and forgiving the people who hurt him.—
Sara Netzley,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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Businessmen and revolutionaries alike tended to disregard borders.—
Ian Buruma,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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The kids get an assist from Sally Hardesty herself (Olwen Fouéré), whom the film treats with such flippant disregard that the matter should be tried in court.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ayala plainly accused Johnson of disregarding the city's police officers, saying the mayor only cares when there's a camera in front of him or when an officer is injured or killed in the line of duty.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Legislators drew the latest maps in 2021, disregarding a proposal from the commission.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Windsor’s pick is The Culpeper in East London, which has a rooftop garden and terrace overlooking the city.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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This rocky cliff overlooking the valley is accessible through the 3-mile Whitaker Point Trail.—
Katie Strasberg Rousso,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Moreover, consumer behavior—such as neglecting filter maintenance—can undermine even the best systems, making ease of service and education critical to overall VIAQ outcomes.—
Anan Bishara,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Miles said the court is neglecting its obligations to the community.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rahul Venkatraman, Daisy Dobrijevic, and Hans Wilhelm Zekl will share their experience and expertise with guests, explaining the science and history behind solar eclipses, and the art of astrophotography.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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About The Daily Money Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer and financial news from USA TODAY, breaking down complex events, providing the TLDR version, and explaining how everything from Fed rate changes to bankruptcies impacts you.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Outside of Clark, the Fever are missing plenty of other players.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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It also was marked by Harrison Butker missing another field goal and a PAT — albeit one made more challenging by Hunt’s unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Ignoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignoring. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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