OWE Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

owe

verb

Definition of owe

as in to ignore

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Recent Examples of owe The Rays still owe him about $160 million on a long-term deal signed in 2021. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2026 But a road doesn’t owe you or promise you a destination. — Daren Smith, IndieWire, 24 June 2026 Just last week, Kiki’s—a Greek spot known for its platters and $25 jugs of wine—was seized by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, which says the restaurant’s LLC and one of its owners owe more than $1 million in taxes. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 23 June 2026 If those provisions remain in effect and Hill is terminated for convenience, CMS could owe her up to $340,770 in severance pay, the equivalent of one year of her current base salary. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for owe

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ignore

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Instead of going home that night, Wilber found himself back in bed 23 of the detention center — his bond denied — trying to ignore a nasty odor permeating his 14-person cell.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Kennedy plans to ignore such noise in the lead-up to the draft.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

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