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as in despised
to ignore in a disrespectful manner
disregarded the wishes of his tradition-conscious family in his choice of a bride
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as in ignored
to fail to give proper attention to
disregarded the posted warnings of avalanche danger and went skiing anyway
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as in overlooked
to dismiss as of little importance
this essay is so good that I can safely disregard a couple of spelling errors
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Recent Examples of disregarded
So, many governments and corporations have interpreted the principle loosely, or even disregarded it entirely.
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Buket Altınçelep, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
Fines could be issued to both organizations and members of the public who disregarded the measures, though the rollout was designed to be gradual to allow time for adjustment.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 May 2026
Here, too, CDOT disregarded the objections of many residents as the agency previewed its plans during very limited neighborhood meetings and Zoom calls.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
State regulators got the authority to reject transactions or to add conditions and levy fines if companies disregarded them.
—Rob Davis, ProPublica, 14 May 2026
Even the economic costs of excessive alcohol use, which top $240 billion annually — more than every American’s medical debt combined — have been disregarded.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 12 May 2026
In it, Hayek cautioned against the growing intellectual and political notions that disregarded liberty in favor of central planning of economic affairs.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
But Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow disregarded the goodwill gesture and launched fresh attacks.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The story was told by media that took the league seriously when elsewhere it had been disregarded as a niche.
—Candace Buckner, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Buket Altınçelep, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
Fines could be issued to both organizations and members of the public who disregarded the measures, though the rollout was designed to be gradual to allow time for adjustment.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 May 2026
Here, too, CDOT disregarded the objections of many residents as the agency previewed its plans during very limited neighborhood meetings and Zoom calls.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
State regulators got the authority to reject transactions or to add conditions and levy fines if companies disregarded them.
—Rob Davis, ProPublica, 14 May 2026
Even the economic costs of excessive alcohol use, which top $240 billion annually — more than every American’s medical debt combined — have been disregarded.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 12 May 2026
In it, Hayek cautioned against the growing intellectual and political notions that disregarded liberty in favor of central planning of economic affairs.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
But Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow disregarded the goodwill gesture and launched fresh attacks.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The story was told by media that took the league seriously when elsewhere it had been disregarded as a niche.
—Candace Buckner, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disregarded
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The traditional vuvuzela has been loved by some fans and despised by others.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The philosopher and theologian David Bentley Hart says that Christianity brought a moral revolution to a world that assessed a person’s value based on things such as birth, class, and power, where the weak were despised.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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For the past five years, Juneteenth has been recognized as a federal holiday, encouraging people across the country to reflect not only on the nation's tangled past with slavery, but the wider legacy of forgotten, ignored and intentionally buried stories about Black America.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Against such seismic personal developments, the simultaneous grown and depletion of White Rock and its environs happen at a far more gradual pace, but don’t go ignored by Choijoovanchig and his patient camera.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Full of fresh summer favorites and ooey-gooey cheese, Zucchini, Squash, And Corn Casserole is not to be overlooked!—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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Who are some prospects being overlooked or overvalued?—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
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Johnson is among six people featured by Pam Bondi whose cases have now been dismissed.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Joe Root, Jofra Archer, Matthew Fisher and Josh Tongue were dismissed in two double-wicket maidens by Henry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
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“Disregarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disregarded. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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