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as in disrepair
the state of being unattended to or not cared for
for years the barn sat in neglect until one day it finally fell down
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as in negligence
the nonperformance of an assigned or expected action
your ongoing neglect of your health is going to land you in the hospital someday
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as in to ignore
to fail to give proper attention to
as usual the news media neglected the real issues of the campaign and focused on personalities
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as in to forget
to leave undone or unattended to especially through carelessness
I've neglected my garden, and now it's overgrown with weeds
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as in to fail
to miss the opportunity or obligation
conveniently, the job applicant neglected to mention his criminal record
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Recent Examples of neglect
Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
People who’ve grown up with difficult family dynamics, emotional neglect or trauma may find comfort in someone who has walked a similar path.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Nick Tabor, Curbed, 11 Apr. 2025
So slotting in a quick biceps workout to smoke these important players is always a smart choice—especially since this muscle group can easily get neglected.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 9 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Disability becomes even more challenging when combined with poverty, conflict, family neglect and limited access to medical care.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
People who’ve grown up with difficult family dynamics, emotional neglect or trauma may find comfort in someone who has walked a similar path.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Many of the tenants who declined, preferring to stay in their apartments, soon found that basic maintenance needs were being neglected.
—Nick Tabor, Curbed, 11 Apr. 2025
So slotting in a quick biceps workout to smoke these important players is always a smart choice—especially since this muscle group can easily get neglected.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neglect
Noun
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Allowed to crumble into disrepair by its owners, the Meruelo family, the famous hotel was ordered demolished by the city as a hazardous structure.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
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Public water systems across the country have been falling into disrepair in recent decades due to aging and sometimes dangerous infrastructure, as cities with lead water pipes have discovered.—
Jeremy Orr,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2025
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McClanahan has accused Stab’s of a civil rights violation, discrimination and negligence.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The negligence, wrongful death lawsuit was filed in Miami-Dade County court Monday, and the family held a press conference Tuesday morning with their lawyer, Miami crime victim attorney Michael Haggard of the Haggard Law Firm, in a field across the street from Southpoint Crossing.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2025
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However, Catherine was unimpressed by him going overboard — and ignoring the importance of bedside manner — in the clinic.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
18 Apr. 2025
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But do not forget to order the beloved DK bacon maple bar.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Apr. 2025
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Don't forget to check out yesterday's Best Laptop Deal of the Day for April 15.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Dix’s conclusion is easily seen in the lives of famous entrepreneurs who failed at various times in their lives.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Andrews failed to secure a short pass from Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson on a two-point conversion attempt late in the fourth quarter.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Saturday's talks in Rome between the Trump administration and the Islamic Republic of Iran over the rogue regime’s failure to dismantle its illicit nuclear weapons program have raised pressing questions about whether Tehran will adhere to a new deal.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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These setbacks highlight the inherent risks of space operations, where even minor failures can cost hundreds of millions and set timelines back by months or years.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
19 Apr. 2025
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The case has fueled concern among Democrats and legal scholars that President Trump is increasingly willing to disregard U.S. courts.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Critics argue that Garcia's deportation reflects a broader pattern of disregarding constitutional rights, sparking concerns over the erosion of legal protections in the country's justice system.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Neglect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neglect. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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