disregards

present tense third-person singular of disregard
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as in despises
to ignore in a disrespectful manner disregarded the wishes of his tradition-conscious family in his choice of a bride

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Recent Examples of disregards Hiring someone to be the location disregards the relationship. Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 2026 Every message that disregards what a buyer has already revealed is a quiet act of betrayal. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 But attorneys for people seeking asylum say the law has long meant anyone arriving at a port of entry should be screened, and blocking arrivals disregards the nation’s ideals. ABC News, 25 June 2026 Bhattacharya said the test-negative design disregards data about people who were never hospitalized. Aria Bendix, NBC news, 23 June 2026 In some cases, the division is marked by rules or norms, which Trump characteristically disregards. Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026 Debbie Wasserman Schultz disregards criticism Longtime Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is staying in the race to represent a historically Black Broward County congressional district — even after a public admonishment from state party Chair Nikki Fried. Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026 Helmed by Executive Chef Elly Wentworth (a one-to-watch having shimmied over from stalwart restaurant, the Angel in Dartmouth), Fowlescombe’s kitchen disregards old-world hotel dining with its stiff formalities, along with the frothy alchemy of the Michelin set. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Allowing others to walk through these spaces as part of a Family Night event diminishes that reality and disregards their humanity. Michelle Begin, Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disregards
Verb
  • Naturally, this puts him at odds with the Green Lantern Corps – but Sinestro really really despises the Guardians of the Universe the most here.
    Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But Kennedy despises the technology and has spread significant misinformation about mRNA technology.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • Suzanne, the sulky, artistic type, scowls and pointedly ignores their noisy energy.
    Jessica Kiang, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The possibility of cloning the Peruvian system in Venezuela also ignores how long the process took.
    Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • But Hannah, who sees his true good nature, forgives him.
    Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 22 May 2026
  • While The Pitt forgives and empathizes with Robby’s flaws, Robby is not called on to extend that empathy to others.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The household turns to chaos because the husband prioritizes his business and forgets his wife’s single request.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Memory loss associated with ECT treatment can include retrograde amnesia, in which the patient forgets events in the weeks or months – sometimes, though rarely, even the years – prior to treatment.
    Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The veteran journalist initially thought the jetliner might hit 2 Penn Plaza, the office building that overlooks Madison Square Garden.
    Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Keep watch for wildlife from the route’s overlooks on your journey.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • But the directive conspicuously neglects to mention local air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions associated with data centers.
    Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Nolan foregrounds the nobility that guides the character (his guilt, his dedication to his men, his yearning for his family) and neglects his wily cunning and egotism.
    Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 July 2026

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“Disregards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disregards. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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