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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
This time, the group contended that San Diego’s supplemental analysis of the visual and neighborhood character impacts of taller buildings, prepared in advance of the 2022 ballot measure, disregarded other consequential environmental factors.
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Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Young’s warnings were eventually disregarded, with Mara, the younger brother of team president and CEO John Mara, returning to the organization as vice president of player evaluation in 2003 after a decade-long sabbatical.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Lee later sued Price and Alameda County, claiming the former district attorney openly spouted racist views, saw the media and Asian Americans as enemies and oversaw an office that disregarded open records laws.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
In the end, the concerns of the committee’s few dissenters—along with the chorus of objections from representatives of medical organizations—were disregarded.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2025
The basic legal theory was that the Rams and NFL disregarded league relocation rules, including the obligation to engage in good faith efforts to remain in their current market.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Nov. 2025
Christo and Jeanne-Claude disregarded all threats of legal action, directing Running Fence to complete its predestined voyage into the sea.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Some of them blatantly disregarded social distancing and basic hand-washing policies and didn’t separate COVID-19 patients’ and non-COVID patients’ laundry.
—Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Her husband, Jason, disregarded this, but a day later, school was canceled.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Young’s warnings were eventually disregarded, with Mara, the younger brother of team president and CEO John Mara, returning to the organization as vice president of player evaluation in 2003 after a decade-long sabbatical.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Lee later sued Price and Alameda County, claiming the former district attorney openly spouted racist views, saw the media and Asian Americans as enemies and oversaw an office that disregarded open records laws.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
In the end, the concerns of the committee’s few dissenters—along with the chorus of objections from representatives of medical organizations—were disregarded.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2025
The basic legal theory was that the Rams and NFL disregarded league relocation rules, including the obligation to engage in good faith efforts to remain in their current market.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Nov. 2025
Christo and Jeanne-Claude disregarded all threats of legal action, directing Running Fence to complete its predestined voyage into the sea.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Some of them blatantly disregarded social distancing and basic hand-washing policies and didn’t separate COVID-19 patients’ and non-COVID patients’ laundry.
—Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Her husband, Jason, disregarded this, but a day later, school was canceled.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disregarded
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Trump took decisive action Saturday in launching precision military strikes in Venezuela that enabled special forces to seize and detain Maduro, an illegitimate leader despised by his own people.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Jan. 2026
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While sweet gum is known and appreciated for its lovely fall color, it is also despised for its seeds.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2025
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Even humble fiber, often ignored in favor of flashy nutrients, plays a massive role.—
Rachel Macpherson,
Outside,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Legislature should also consider the fact that Florida’s public integrity laws are all too frequently ignored.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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Home décor that’s often overlooked?—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, Capra says customizing your hardware is one detail that shouldn't be overlooked to add warmth through personalization.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Sprowls sued, and an appellate court dismissed the lawsuit, siding with the county party, Davis said.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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In November, a federal judge dismissed the charges against both Comey and James, finding that Halligan had been unlawfully appointed.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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