BLANKING Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

blanking

verb

present participle of blank

as in ignoring

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Focusing on just the GPUs themselves—ignoring solar panels, cooling systems, and the rest of the server and networking devices—can at least provide a starting point.

— Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026
Among various allegations, the suits claim the federal permitting process was accelerated, ignoring critical risks like low-river saltwater intrusion and localized air, noise and traffic pollution.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of ignoring

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The Fed focuses on underlying inflation, often disregarding volatile factors like tariffs or energy price swings, especially amidst the Iran War.

— Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
While no arrests have been made regarding the shooting, Dallas Police said a man was arrested for allegedly disregarding crime scene tape and ignoring officers' commands to avoid the area.

— Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026

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These groups contend the legislation rewards institutions neglecting Black voting representation and suggest boycotts to pressure Southern universities on redistricting.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Since voters returned Worrell to office in 2024, Uthmeier has repeatedly accused her of neglecting her duties as a prosecutor.

— Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of neglecting

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On Saturday, Iranian authorities alleged for the first time that the pilots had been captured in Qatar, after previously saying one pilot had been killed and three others were missing following their sortie.

— August 17, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Those goals aren’t there this season — missing a month with knee inflammation took him out of the running — but Vitello said there continues to be value in sending Webb to represent the club every fifth day.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of missing

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The August 12 eclipse swept across the Northern Hemisphere, traveling from Russia to Spain and passing over parts of Greenland, Iceland and Portugal.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2026
Some residents said the number of planes passing over their homes dropped from more than 20 per day to only a few.

— Kenny Choi, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of passing over

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