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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
Under that model, traditional insurance is disregarded and patients instead pay a monthly fee for access to low-cost health care.
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Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
After OpenAI published some of the terms of the contract on Saturday, many outside observers immediately questioned how the redlines on autonomous weapons and mass surveillance would actually be upheld, with some saying the language would still allow the safeguards to be disregarded.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Morgan disregarded every anecdote setup during his The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins press tour.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
During closing statements last month, prosecutors argued that the four people disregarded safety precautions, with former employees testifying that the facility failed to use ground straps.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Then, as Musk has been prone to do, the former presidential adviser disregarded much of his previous explanation and said that building a civilization on Mars was still an option, just that building on the Moon is SpaceX’s current priority.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 9 Feb. 2026
This is not to suggest the poll should be disregarded.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Wilson then failed to appear for court hearings and generally disregarded her release conditions, according to prosecutors.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
For now, ocean acidification can’t be disregarded as a threat facing sharks, Baum said.
—Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
After OpenAI published some of the terms of the contract on Saturday, many outside observers immediately questioned how the redlines on autonomous weapons and mass surveillance would actually be upheld, with some saying the language would still allow the safeguards to be disregarded.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Morgan disregarded every anecdote setup during his The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins press tour.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
During closing statements last month, prosecutors argued that the four people disregarded safety precautions, with former employees testifying that the facility failed to use ground straps.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Then, as Musk has been prone to do, the former presidential adviser disregarded much of his previous explanation and said that building a civilization on Mars was still an option, just that building on the Moon is SpaceX’s current priority.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 9 Feb. 2026
This is not to suggest the poll should be disregarded.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Wilson then failed to appear for court hearings and generally disregarded her release conditions, according to prosecutors.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
For now, ocean acidification can’t be disregarded as a threat facing sharks, Baum said.
—Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disregarded
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The Mujahedeen-e-Khalq is listed as a terrorist organization by Iran and is widely despised inside the country.—
Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
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There was appreciation and gratitude for the opportunity, as well as the wisdom and words, that Holtz provided to them during their lives, but it was muddied by his support of a political figure so many passionately opposed, and/or despised.—
Mac Engel
March 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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Whether out of arrogance, capriciousness, or collective amnesia, this recent history was ignored.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Many speakers ignored instructions to address the board and instead addressed other speakers in the crowd.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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More immediately, advocates in Pennsylvania are calling for heavier investment in an existing but often overlooked agency.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Long overlooked, the area is now drawing travelers looking for an alternative to South Africa’s popular safari spots.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Some—too many—dismissed Redzepi’s thirty-odd accusers entirely, seemingly out of a belief that enduring violence is just what kitchen life entails, and that those who want to make it as chefs need to suck it up.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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How important for this lucrative but often-dismissed genre?—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Disregarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disregarded. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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