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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
Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
The forward mix can’t be ignored.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Growing up with someone who puts themselves first means your needs get ignored.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 5 Mar. 2026
During this time, Mansfield’s mayor and police chief ignored the Supreme Court ruling.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
Instead, the regime ignored it and responded to January’s protests with force, demonstrating that meaningful reform was not an option.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
By bypassing Congress, this administration has not only ignored the law but has also sidelined the American people in a decision that puts the lives of our service members at immediate risk.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
If rules governing the purchase of food are ignored by the mayor’s office, what more vital rules are not being enforced?
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
But the council shouldn’t be ignored.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
The dog ignored him, and licked the boy’s face.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
The forward mix can’t be ignored.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Growing up with someone who puts themselves first means your needs get ignored.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 5 Mar. 2026
During this time, Mansfield’s mayor and police chief ignored the Supreme Court ruling.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
Instead, the regime ignored it and responded to January’s protests with force, demonstrating that meaningful reform was not an option.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
By bypassing Congress, this administration has not only ignored the law but has also sidelined the American people in a decision that puts the lives of our service members at immediate risk.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
If rules governing the purchase of food are ignored by the mayor’s office, what more vital rules are not being enforced?
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
But the council shouldn’t be ignored.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 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
Verb
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More immediately, advocates in Pennsylvania are calling for heavier investment in an existing but often overlooked agency.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Long overlooked, the area is now drawing travelers looking for an alternative to South Africa’s popular safari spots.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 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
Verb
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The whole world forgot about Iran.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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In training camp a year ago, Montgomery said missing those three games the previous season gave him the sense that people forgot him.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Results explained in clinical language that require several follow-up questions just to understand.—
Allison Palmer
March 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Mar. 2026
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In a brief conversation Monday morning, Verdugo explained why.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 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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Guard Skyy Clark, who missed 10 conference games while recovering from a hamstring injury, struggled offensively, missing all five shots from the field.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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On Saturday, the Hurricanes hardly missed.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Taylor, who is originally from Liberia and arrived in the United States at age two, is currently being held in connection with a 1997 burglary charge that was pardoned in 2010.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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He was pardoned by President Biden in 2022.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Ignored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignored. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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