BLINKING (AT) Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

blinking (at)

verb

present participle of blink (at)

as in ignoring

to dismiss as of little importance the firm conviction that we should never blink at any instances of plagiarism, whether in academia or in commercial publishing

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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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Too often, people focus on immediate results while overlooking the value of long-term relationships.

— Thomas Harker, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Meals are served beneath Murano-glass chandeliers in Sala 4 Continenti, a frescoed dining room, while lighter fare is offered in the tisaneria, an herbal-tea lounge overlooking the mountains.

— Ken Gawrych, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of overlooking

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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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Lanterns wastes little time explaining this backstory ad nauseam and instead creates an immediately inviting dynamic between him and Hal, who comes to him demanding information on Manhunters.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Washington recognizes this development, explaining efforts to quietly shift assets and troops to bases further away from Iran.

— Alexander Langlois, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

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