1
as in forgets
to fail to give proper attention to
ignoring your health now will haunt you further down the road
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as in forgives
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 ignores
Yet the assumption that more demand automatically equals grid failure ignores how energy systems respond to new demand.
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Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
All Saints allows and ignores a culture of bullying, the lawsuit alleges.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
On the other hand, many would question an admissions system based solely on academic test scores that ignores forms of achievement and potential those tests fail to capture.
—Prasad Krishnamurthy, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
That’s helped set Waymo apart from its much smaller autonomous-vehicle rival, Tesla’s Robotaxi service, which redacts the most informative parts of its safety data and ignores press queries.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Their son still visits but ignores the family’s special days.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 26 May 2026
What the box office math ignores is the film’s rising tide effect for the studio.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Criminalization also ignores the realities of mental health and poverty.
—Shianne Leclaire, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
One brave man ignores a greeting.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
All Saints allows and ignores a culture of bullying, the lawsuit alleges.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
On the other hand, many would question an admissions system based solely on academic test scores that ignores forms of achievement and potential those tests fail to capture.
—Prasad Krishnamurthy, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
That’s helped set Waymo apart from its much smaller autonomous-vehicle rival, Tesla’s Robotaxi service, which redacts the most informative parts of its safety data and ignores press queries.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Their son still visits but ignores the family’s special days.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 26 May 2026
What the box office math ignores is the film’s rising tide effect for the studio.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Criminalization also ignores the realities of mental health and poverty.
—Shianne Leclaire, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
One brave man ignores a greeting.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignores
Verb
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On the other, giving up 24 goals in a five-game loss to a team that immediately forgets how to score and gets swept isn’t exactly a ringing endorsement of a team being close to contending.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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But everyone clocks out eventually—a fact Kristy never forgets.—
Gabriela Ulloa,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
Verb
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But Hannah, who sees his true good nature, forgives him.—
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
22 May 2026
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While The Pitt forgives and empathizes with Robby’s flaws, Robby is not called on to extend that empathy to others.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In high-stakes situations, a leader who fully relies on algorithmic advice neglects the most crucial part of their role.—
Shai Zamanian,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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What this narrative neglects are all the ways treatment might cause terrible side effects, or the long period one spends being sick, and how one’s identity may have changed in the interim.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Insider tip Suite 203 overlooks Shadow Mountain and offers a view of one of Aspen’s quirkiest pieces of public art—a 10-foot-tall Yeti.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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Two minutes from Split Rock Park and Devil’s Gulch, Humble Hill Winery overlooks Garretson.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Who covets the Panama Canal, seeks to turn this international waterway — meant to remain permanently neutral — into its own territory, and disregards the sovereignty of regional countries?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Helmed by Executive Chef Elly Wentworth (a one-to-watch having shimmied over from stalwart restaurant, the Angel in Dartmouth), Fowlescombe’s kitchen disregards old-world hotel dining with its stiff formalities, along with the frothy alchemy of the Michelin set.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That 10-goal swing explains most of the standings drop.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Jerry Lanuzza, associate professor at Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, North Carolina, explains how to store alcohol, whether alcohol goes bad, and how long different types will last.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Jill Biden misses that, which is understandable.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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But the test, developed by Guardant Health, misses more precancerous polyps and early-stage cancers than other methods.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The machine’s upgradeable functionality justifies its footprint, which is much larger than your typical desktop printer.—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
27 May 2026
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The tech enables the premium experience, which justifies the premium price.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
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“Ignores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignores. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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