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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
Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 4 June 2026
What those changes are — and who should bear the brunt of them — is a complicated and largely ignored debate happening right now.
—Anita Chabria, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
But between last June and now, drivers who ignored it were only given a warning.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 3 June 2026
At the same time, the plants unable to detect the molecular signature of the caterpillar’s drool were largely ignored by the wasps.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Laura Italiano, a veteran New York City courts reporter who was in Carro's courtroom on Wednesday, said this is the third time in six months that the judge and court staff have silenced or ignored journalists seeking access to evidence or proceedings in Mangione's case.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Under the Massachusetts Career Criminal Act, there are severe sentencing guidelines, called stacking, that the judge completely ignored.
—Toby Leary, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
But the Ellisons' presence cannot be ignored.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 3 June 2026
Neither can be fully ignored, so finding small, sustainable ways to tend to both is the work.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
Verb
Leah Sylvis said Maluchnik ignored many of her emails about the need to have a discussion district having too few school psychologists.
—Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 4 June 2026
What those changes are — and who should bear the brunt of them — is a complicated and largely ignored debate happening right now.
—Anita Chabria, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
But between last June and now, drivers who ignored it were only given a warning.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 3 June 2026
At the same time, the plants unable to detect the molecular signature of the caterpillar’s drool were largely ignored by the wasps.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Laura Italiano, a veteran New York City courts reporter who was in Carro's courtroom on Wednesday, said this is the third time in six months that the judge and court staff have silenced or ignored journalists seeking access to evidence or proceedings in Mangione's case.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Under the Massachusetts Career Criminal Act, there are severe sentencing guidelines, called stacking, that the judge completely ignored.
—Toby Leary, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
But the Ellisons' presence cannot be ignored.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 3 June 2026
Neither can be fully ignored, so finding small, sustainable ways to tend to both is the work.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignored
Verb
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Fines could be issued to both organizations and members of the public who disregarded the measures, though the rollout was designed to be gradual to allow time for adjustment.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 May 2026
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Here, too, CDOT disregarded the objections of many residents as the agency previewed its plans during very limited neighborhood meetings and Zoom calls.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Our room promised nothing short of bliss, equipped with a soaking tub, open shower, king bed, private jacuzzi, and patio that overlooked acres of lush greenery and the famous Whale Tail Beach.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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The Indigenous Setlist aims to dismantle even more preconceived notions about Native and Indigenous artists who are often overlooked despite their continued success.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Underdog startups and neglected divisions tell similar stories.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2026
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Cinematographer Guillermo Garza shoots neglected settings like fine art, embracing the grime.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Change rarely fails because leaders forgot to announce it.—
Harrison Monarth,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The gift card had originally been packaged with a handwritten note and a receipt labeled for Uchi, but after briefly looking at it months earlier, the couple tucked it away and forgot about it.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The governor has previously explained that difficult decisions must be made as the state could soon face an economic downturn.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The recent fire heavily damaged the structure, and a structural assessment found that what remains is not salvageable, DPR explained.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Caregivers remembered him not as a forgotten man, but as someone impossible to forget.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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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
Verb
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Then the team, for unknown reasons, withdrew from the East Asian championship in 2019, and missed the 2023 World Cup, citing the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Marner was awarded a penalty shot, but Bussi didn't give him much to shoot at, and Marner missed his attempt on the backhand.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Purvis remained behind bars until 1898, when Mississippi’s governor pardoned him.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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In 2019, the men were posthumously pardoned and a memorial was unveiled at the historic courthouse in Tavares.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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“Ignored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignored. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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