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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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as in rejected
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Recent Examples of ignored
Usa Today, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Mun-ju doesn’t plan to fall for San-ho so quickly after her husband’s death, but the heightened emotion of life-or-death situations spur a sizzling chemistry and deep connection that cannot be ignored.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Silence could mean many different things for different people, going from strongly agreeing, to strongly disagreeing, or even being ignored.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
While Tommy grapples with his complicated family life and a still-grieving Cami settles into her new position at the company, the undercurrent of just how dangerous the oil business is can't be ignored.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Her question goes completely ignored.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Our elections bring little progress; expert advice is ignored and traffic worsens.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The government ignored Hamilton’s warning, and for 50 years lead spewed from every car’s tailpipe, contaminating the air, soil, and bodies of generations.
—Tom Frieden, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
The Challenger space shuttle disaster in 1986 came after warnings from engineers were repeatedly suppressed and ignored.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The litigation in that case resolved hundreds of lawsuits alleging the company ignored red flags while filling prescriptions for opioid pain medication.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Mun-ju doesn’t plan to fall for San-ho so quickly after her husband’s death, but the heightened emotion of life-or-death situations spur a sizzling chemistry and deep connection that cannot be ignored.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Silence could mean many different things for different people, going from strongly agreeing, to strongly disagreeing, or even being ignored.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
While Tommy grapples with his complicated family life and a still-grieving Cami settles into her new position at the company, the undercurrent of just how dangerous the oil business is can't be ignored.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Her question goes completely ignored.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Our elections bring little progress; expert advice is ignored and traffic worsens.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The government ignored Hamilton’s warning, and for 50 years lead spewed from every car’s tailpipe, contaminating the air, soil, and bodies of generations.
—Tom Frieden, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
The Challenger space shuttle disaster in 1986 came after warnings from engineers were repeatedly suppressed and ignored.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignored
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Advertisement The Administration has disregarded court orders, including plowing ahead with deporting 238 Venezuelans to an El Salvador prison in March after Boasberg blocked the deportations.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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Others faced terrorism charges in juvenile courts presided over by judges who disregarded international protections for children.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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Also not to be overlooked are the cult Japanese labels Sacai, by Chitose Abe, and Undercover, by Jun Takashi, which are never the flashiest on the schedule, yet find ways to balance consistency with newness that keep their devotees coming back for more.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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Our suite had two rooms connected by a living room and a balcony that overlooked the pools and the sea.—
Jasmine Purdie,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For nearby objects, the speed of light is great enough that the difference in time between source-and-observer can be neglected in most cases.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
2 Oct. 2025
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The plan also mentions a long-term horizon for self-determination and the establishment of a Palestinian state – a point not raised in previous proposals, which mainly focused on ending the war in Gaza but neglected to include a longer-term pathway to statehood.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
30 Sep. 2025
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Yes, Wirtz only has one assist to show for his 10 Liverpool appearances so far (in August’s Community Shield defeat to Crystal Palace), but that is partly explained by his team-mates being wasteful.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, Schottenstein explained how the company weathered the backlash that erupted following the July launch of American Eagle’s fall denim campaign starring Sweeney, a Hollywood actress known for her leading roles in Euphoria and The White Lotus.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Porter Hodge, for example, is now earning high-leverage opportunities after being a forgotten reliever for most of the year.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cape Verde trailed 3-1 until the Libyan goalkeeper forgot how to catch (above) and helped them back into the match.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Bill de Blasio, who was in office during the early days of Black Lives Matter, never forgot watching hundreds of officers turn their backs on him at the funerals of two cops who were killed on the job.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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In mid-August, Meredith drove to Miami for a gathering of pardoned J6ers and other MAGA minor celebrities.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
24 Sep. 2025
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He was pardoned in a presidential decree along with five others, according to Egyptian state media.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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They’re often greeted with the sight of their mischievous pup climbing onto furniture or causing destruction while unattended.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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When left unattended in a basement for a prolonged period, things are bound to acquire mold and mildew or become infested with unwelcome guests.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Ignored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignored. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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