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
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Several states and agencies also charge for rescues, particularly when visitors have ignored warning signs.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Briefings by the Yale team, as well as ones by other experts and advocates, were ignored.
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Janine Di Giovanni,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
Rivera then allegedly got into the passenger seat of a car and ignored officers' commands to get out of the vehicle.
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Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Her husband had no interest in the trip, never prioritized it and basically ignored her requests to go.
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R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Call a meeting of all front-office staff and tell them they’ll be empowered, not ignored.
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Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Against such seismic personal developments, the simultaneous grown and depletion of White Rock and its environs happen at a far more gradual pace, but don’t go ignored by Choijoovanchig and his patient camera.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Experts say the findings add to growing evidence that sleep problems can affect blood pressure and shouldn’t be ignored.
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Zoe Cunniffe,
Health,
18 June 2026
Verb
After years of exam leaks, persistently high youth unemployment, and opportunities slipping further out of reach, their simmering frustration is sparking a demand for accountability that many say can no longer be ignored.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Several states and agencies also charge for rescues, particularly when visitors have ignored warning signs.
—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Briefings by the Yale team, as well as ones by other experts and advocates, were ignored.
—
Janine Di Giovanni,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
Rivera then allegedly got into the passenger seat of a car and ignored officers' commands to get out of the vehicle.
—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Her husband had no interest in the trip, never prioritized it and basically ignored her requests to go.
—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Call a meeting of all front-office staff and tell them they’ll be empowered, not ignored.
—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Against such seismic personal developments, the simultaneous grown and depletion of White Rock and its environs happen at a far more gradual pace, but don’t go ignored by Choijoovanchig and his patient camera.
—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Experts say the findings add to growing evidence that sleep problems can affect blood pressure and shouldn’t be ignored.
—
Zoe Cunniffe,
Health,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignored
Adjective
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Underdog startups and neglected divisions tell similar stories.
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Cinematographer Guillermo Garza shoots neglected settings like fine art, embracing the grime.
Verb
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When the driver reached the intersection of 8 Mile and Schoenherr, police say the driver disregarded a red light and struck another vehicle traveling westbound on 8 Mile near Schoenherr.
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So, many governments and corporations have interpreted the principle loosely, or even disregarded it entirely.
Verb
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Full of fresh summer favorites and ooey-gooey cheese, Zucchini, Squash, And Corn Casserole is not to be overlooked!
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Who are some prospects being overlooked or overvalued?
Adjective
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Caregivers remembered him not as a forgotten man, but as someone impossible to forget.
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Hand creams are often a forgotten but very important part of any anti-aging routine, especially during the cooler months.
Verb
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Its origins are uncertain, with one tale suggesting that a cook at Manzanillo’s mercado left a pot of pozole over fire and forgot it.
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Half the internet is broken on slow connections because devs forgot users don’t have M3 MacBooks.
Verb
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Madonna explained that Netflix later connected with her to make a series based on her life and career, but the matter was complicated due to the star not being able to use the script from the Universal project.
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Part of that difference can be explained by the concerns around capital expenditures.
Adjective
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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.
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Never, ever leave your pet unattended in a hot car and know that pets also get dehydrated quickly, so have plenty of fresh cool water on hand.
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Despite the lack of goals, the game was exciting with end-to-end runs and missed chances that left fans of both teams groaning and burying their heads in their hands.
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Its unusual structure was first identified by a citizen scientist participating in the RAD@home Astronomy Collaboratory, which allows volunteers to review telescope data and flag unusual features that might otherwise be missed.
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“Ignored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignored. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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