as in rejected
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as in disregarded
to fail to give proper attention to
ignoring your health now will haunt you further down the road
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as in overlooked
to dismiss as of little importance
although the movie is a cinematic tour de force, one can't ignore the fact that it seriously distorts history
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Recent Examples of ignored
Big Think, 19 Feb. 2026
The Cuban government has ignored urgent warnings from doctors and political analysts about the dire situation.
—Sarah Moreno
updated February 19, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
But Pharaoh ignored them anyway.
—Seth Jacobson, wickedlocal.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The invader ignored officers' commands, police said.
—Dylan Olsen, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Roughly a year after his initial declaration, observers inside and outside the industry said networks had mostly ignored Jackson, and that little had changed.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
In an ordinary car with an ordinary dash, all of that would live behind the cluster and relatively obscured from view, or ignored.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
From its storytelling to the best-in-class performances led by Olivia, this is a film that refuses to be ignored.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Jesse Jackson was a force of history — a moral voice, a builder of bridges, and a champion for those whose voices were too often ignored.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
Though panned by critics and ignored by the public, the movie shows the struggles of a boy born on Mars to one of the first colonists.
—Big Think, 19 Feb. 2026
The Cuban government has ignored urgent warnings from doctors and political analysts about the dire situation.
—Sarah Moreno
updated February 19, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
But Pharaoh ignored them anyway.
—Seth Jacobson, wickedlocal.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The invader ignored officers' commands, police said.
—Dylan Olsen, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Roughly a year after his initial declaration, observers inside and outside the industry said networks had mostly ignored Jackson, and that little had changed.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
In an ordinary car with an ordinary dash, all of that would live behind the cluster and relatively obscured from view, or ignored.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
From its storytelling to the best-in-class performances led by Olivia, this is a film that refuses to be ignored.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Jesse Jackson was a force of history — a moral voice, a builder of bridges, and a champion for those whose voices were too often ignored.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignored
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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After Pratt’s sentencing, Foster and several of the victims said the copyrights issue was an important and overlooked part of his plea agreement and sentence.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Nutrition and chronic disease prevention cannot be overlooked either.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The department issued heavy fines and ultimately shuttered a neglected building in Denver’s uptown neighborhood last year that was owned by CBZ Management.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
8 Jan. 2026
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The narrative highlights the growing, unseen populations of lonely and neglected individuals, shedding light on a vital but often ignored aspect of public care.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Its roots date back more than 50 years, when the Shah of Iran asked the brand to whip up a jeep-like truck for his army—but the current product still resembles the original so closely, you’d be forgiven for thinking Mercedes simply forgot about it years ago.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2026
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The next day, a nurse brought a bandaged Berger-Moran back to her mother, who never forgot the young American medic who saved her baby's life.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bartlett had been affiliated with the abolitionist movement during his time attending Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, Krupa explained.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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As the coverage increases to about 80%, shadows on the ground begin to sharpen and lose their fuzzy edges, the light around you dims, and shadows start to look curved, Young explained.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Hand creams are often a forgotten but very important part of any anti-aging routine, especially during the cooler months.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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The term separation of powers has become a quaint concept from a forgotten Constitution.—
Carolyn Cavecche,
Oc Register,
22 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Dent then missed a three-pointer with one second left, sending the game to overtime.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Big man Aidan Cammann tied his career high to lead the Cardinal with 19 points, but missed eight free throws.—
Jeff Faraudo,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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He was initially sentenced to death, though the sentence was commuted to life imprisonment and he was later pardoned.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The board is tasked with considering if inmates should receive clemency, have their sentences commuted, be pardoned or qualify for early release.—
Barbara Hoberock,
Oklahoman,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Ignored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignored. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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