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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
Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The repricing reflects a structural vulnerability that can no longer be ignored.
—Tenzin Seldon, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
For years, the British family ignored any wrongdoing by the man who was once second in line to the throne.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Calls to boycott the Russian games, which went ahead in 2018, four years after the country annexed Crimea, also went largely ignored.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Instead of scratching around for opportunities in ostensibly rich countries, those financiers should start targeting the nations that Wall Street had historically ignored.
—Hettie O'Brien, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
But electronic and dance music has historically been ignored by the Rock Hall.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
At the same time, far more urgent issues are being ignored.
—Katherine “kitty” Donovan, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
But documents released by the government in March, after being forced to by Parliament, showed Starmer ignored red flags raised by his staff about the appointment.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
Students argue that their desires were ignored when the board moved the upcoming Laguna Beach High graduation ceremony back to the smaller Irvine Bowl after several years of being held in the campus stadium.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The repricing reflects a structural vulnerability that can no longer be ignored.
—Tenzin Seldon, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
For years, the British family ignored any wrongdoing by the man who was once second in line to the throne.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Calls to boycott the Russian games, which went ahead in 2018, four years after the country annexed Crimea, also went largely ignored.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Instead of scratching around for opportunities in ostensibly rich countries, those financiers should start targeting the nations that Wall Street had historically ignored.
—Hettie O'Brien, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
But electronic and dance music has historically been ignored by the Rock Hall.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
At the same time, far more urgent issues are being ignored.
—Katherine “kitty” Donovan, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
But documents released by the government in March, after being forced to by Parliament, showed Starmer ignored red flags raised by his staff about the appointment.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignored
Verb
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And so to be disregarded in such a disrespectful way is….—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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The majority reported being treated rudely by providers, insensitivity regarding modesty requirements, or having their pain disregarded.—
Anisah Bagasra,
The Conversation,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When Ponds’ youth football coach from the Washington Park Buccaneers, Marcel Roberson, introduced seven of his top youth players to the staff at Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, Ponds was overlooked.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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But not to be overlooked in 2026 are domestic cruises, with options including coastal sailings, river cruises, and voyages on the Great Lakes.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For patients living with rare and neglected diseases, the next breakthrough treatment might already be sitting in a pharmaceutical company’s filing cabinet.—
Annette Bakker,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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People almost forgot about the fifth starter.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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My parents never forgot about me.—
Annie Heilbrunn,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This was, 6ix9ine explained, the autograph of Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela.—
Diego Lasarte,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
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Greater microbial diversity is generally associated with a more resilient immune system and better metabolic function,4 Beghini explained, so sharing microbes with a healthy partner can have a positive impact by helping to shape your microbiome towards a healthier composition.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
20 Apr. 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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The Timberwolves played without Julius Randle, who missed a second straight game with right hand soreness.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The next batter, Jacob Wilson, sent a slow roller past Senga right to Semien, who missed the ball completely.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Between 1865 and 1868, President Andrew Johnson pardoned nearly thirteen thousand Confederate officers and landowners.—
Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
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He was later pardoned and won election for president as a socialist in 1999.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Ignored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignored. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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