as in disregards
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 flouts
Penalties would be harsh for any business that flouts the rules.
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Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
But the current administration flouts these very principles.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Sauer also argued the judge’s ruling misapplies the Fourth Amendment and flouts the Supreme Court’s recent decision clawing back universal injunctions.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 7 Aug. 2025
If true, the evasion flouts Internet norms in place for more than three decades.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2025
Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
But the current administration flouts these very principles.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Sauer also argued the judge’s ruling misapplies the Fourth Amendment and flouts the Supreme Court’s recent decision clawing back universal injunctions.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 7 Aug. 2025
If true, the evasion flouts Internet norms in place for more than three decades.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flouts
Verb
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The plan also totally disregards the historical and religious sites in the Strip.—
Hussein Ibish,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the letter, Wicker said the facility would not generate economic return, would place significant strain on local resources and disregards the concerns of the community.—
Jack Armstrong,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Though Brigitta despises him, Maria shelters him.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
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This brief funk is broken when Clay comes home to find his mother — who, like everyone else in their backwoods local area, despises their stunts — watching an old movie on TV.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The dog runs toward the woman who is calling him to lie down and forgets about the beetle forever.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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But this is also another layer of always-on surveillance that never forgets and never gives you the benefit of the doubt.—
Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Flouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flouts. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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