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to ignore in a disrespectful manner
an able-bodied motorist openly flouting the law and parking in a space reserved for the disabled
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Recent Examples of flouting
Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
In a particularly brazen flouting of traffic laws, one Waymo allegedly drove near the students who were disembarking from the bus.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
Americans shouldn’t turn a blind eye to the flouting of due process.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 4 June 2026
The humbling end to a mercifully brief career should be a warning to anyone else who might try to get elected by brazenly flouting the disclosure laws.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Clearly, many universities and other organizations are flouting this common-sense practice.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
His approach was all about flouting expectations and fighting the system.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
New York City is suing the firm behind unlicensed rideshare app Empower after years of the company being accused of flouting city rules.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Before the Iran war, China, India and Turkey were the main importers of Russian oil, flouting Western sanctions for a healthy discount.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, modeling decision-making in a high-accountability organization is less about flouting your authority and more about being a good steward.
—Adam Povlitz, Forbes.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Under the Biden administration, the Justice Department and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission opened investigations into whether Kalshi and Polymarket were flouting federal regulations.
—Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
The same could even be extended to Bieber’s set, whose lo-fi flouting of traditional Coachella spectacle seemed to play with that tension directly.
—Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
In a particularly brazen flouting of traffic laws, one Waymo allegedly drove near the students who were disembarking from the bus.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
Americans shouldn’t turn a blind eye to the flouting of due process.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
The ruling was a significant victory for New York Attorney General Letitia James, who sued the NRA in 2020, accusing LaPierre and other current and former executives of flouting state laws and internal policies to enrich themselves.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 4 June 2026
The humbling end to a mercifully brief career should be a warning to anyone else who might try to get elected by brazenly flouting the disclosure laws.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Clearly, many universities and other organizations are flouting this common-sense practice.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
His approach was all about flouting expectations and fighting the system.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
New York City is suing the firm behind unlicensed rideshare app Empower after years of the company being accused of flouting city rules.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Before the Iran war, China, India and Turkey were the main importers of Russian oil, flouting Western sanctions for a healthy discount.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, modeling decision-making in a high-accountability organization is less about flouting your authority and more about being a good steward.
—Adam Povlitz, Forbes.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Under the Biden administration, the Justice Department and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission opened investigations into whether Kalshi and Polymarket were flouting federal regulations.
—Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flouting
Noun
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Cape Verde’s defiance, and the heroics of 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha in particular, will be remembered for some time in Spain.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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France has previously intercepted several vessels linked to Russia’s shadow fleet, which carries Russian oil in defiance of international sanctions.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The city of Aledo is considering ordinances targeting e-bikes and golf carts following numerous complaints from residents that riders are ignoring traffic rules, running stop signs and disregarding pedestrians on sidewalks.—
Mary Ella Hastings
June 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Healey, a former two-term attorney general, is completely disregarding public safety by her reckless rhetoric and actions – all to win another election.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Finding a sandal that looks dressy, but is comfortable enough to walk miles in is a challenge.—
Aemilia Madden,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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The challenge ahead is fundamentally different.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Larson’s son Lane, then 9, had grown up loving the Bulldogs and despising their rivals, and made his feelings clear.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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Cruelty and corruption recognized no regional boundaries, and officials on both sides seem to have come closer to despising than sympathizing with their suffering captives.—
Drew Gilpin Faust,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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View gallery - 5 images There's a rebellion underway against the always-on, infinitely-scrollable nature of the smartphone.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 June 2026
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Within weeks, the new hypernationalist government mounted an effort to suppress the Russian language in the Donbas, provoking a rebellion among ethnically Russian Ukrainians.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Still, there are some smart, well-meaning voices of caution who warn Democrats against forgetting their scruples.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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Many homeowners also expect instant results, forgetting that soft-wash treatments often continue working for several weeks after application.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Addressing Modern Behavior Patterns Verification tools such as these address behavior patterns such as preemptive ignoring, digital curiosity, and selective responsiveness, all of which have become more common in recent years.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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What makes the Olsen twins stand out from that era is their complete disregard for those conventions.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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To then have individuals exploit that tragedy for personal gain demonstrates a complete disregard for basic human decency.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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“Flouting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flouting. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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