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
Doug Myers, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
To be clear, Peacock (which, like Sky, is part of Comcast) hardly ignored SNL UK prior to its launch.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
When People Moved as One If the sound had just been audible in the distance, most people would have ignored it—filed it under city noise and moved on.
—Yook Jihun, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
To compound his mistake, Lohrei took his frustrations out on Benson with a crosscheck that could not be ignored.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Social Security’s math problem is long-standing—and chronically ignored by Congress.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Lu tried to guide them to safety, but the dogs ignored him.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
The Minnesota Wild’s acquisition of Hughes to keep up with Colorado’s Makar and Dallas’ Heiskanen can’t be ignored here either, nor should the Edmonton Oilers’ rise coinciding with Evan Bouchard’s.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, transgender rights advocates say the voices and the views of students have been ignored.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
Concerns raised by witnesses An external investigation found no evidence that district employees knew of or ignored prior misconduct, though parents and lawmakers have questioned the district's oversight.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
To be clear, Peacock (which, like Sky, is part of Comcast) hardly ignored SNL UK prior to its launch.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
When People Moved as One If the sound had just been audible in the distance, most people would have ignored it—filed it under city noise and moved on.
—Yook Jihun, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
To compound his mistake, Lohrei took his frustrations out on Benson with a crosscheck that could not be ignored.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Social Security’s math problem is long-standing—and chronically ignored by Congress.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Lu tried to guide them to safety, but the dogs ignored him.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
The Minnesota Wild’s acquisition of Hughes to keep up with Colorado’s Makar and Dallas’ Heiskanen can’t be ignored here either, nor should the Edmonton Oilers’ rise coinciding with Evan Bouchard’s.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, transgender rights advocates say the voices and the views of students have been ignored.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignored
Verb
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Under that model, traditional insurance is disregarded and patients instead pay a monthly fee for access to low-cost health care.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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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
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Despite his gentle nature, Finn continues to be overlooked, fading into the background as more-confident dogs catch the attention of potential adopters.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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However, there is a group of individuals who are overlooked and just as deserving of recognition for their service — the family members who support those who serve in uniform.—
Tom Jurkowsky,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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When first performed at L.A. Opera a decade ago, the lavish production, co-produced with English National Opera, helped recover a neglected opera.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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His refusal to weaponize suffering is one of his most important — and most neglected— lessons.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Ralph quickly forgot about the treat, wandered off, and picked up a piece of lint off the floor.—
Anderson Cooper,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Natalie, a ghost who forgot she was exorcised, asks who is going to get the Pinocchio mask.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Many joked that the clip explained years of mysterious toy discoveries beneath their own furniture.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Hollis, Queens, resident Patricia Khan first met McLogan in 2024 and explained her predicament at the time.—
Elle McLogan,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 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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Minnesota's Anthony Edwards (right knee inflammation) missed his sixth straight game.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Clifford had missed the previous two games with a left midfoot sprain.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Lukashenko pardoned the prisoners after meeting with Coale in Minsk.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Perry's felony case ended when Abbott pardoned him in 2024.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Ignored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignored. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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