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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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2
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
In episode six, Max and Holly find the memory that Henry has been hiding from, and while Max kind of ignores it, Holly hangs back and watches how Henry is affected by having killed that man.
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Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
That demand ignores long-standing practice, misunderstands the Bears’ legal obligations and risks undermining one of Illinois’ most important economic assets.
—Don Dewitte, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
That view ignores the many followers of moderate Islam, such as London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who have found no contradiction between their faith and Western liberalism.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
Elsewhere, Neytiri still dons her ceremonial mourning face paint, while Jake has become overly protective of his family and ignores his own grief.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Dec. 2025
The assumption that removing time constraints automatically improves quality ignores decades of evidence that limitations often force discipline.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Dec. 2025
But critics say too much state overreach ignores the distinct needs of different communities and thwarts local innovation.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 19 Dec. 2025
But this roadmap for children’s health largely ignores psychological influences and social contexts, which may be the most important drivers of poor health and which could be, if wisely addressed, the source of kids’ sustained wellbeing.
—Dr. James S. Gordon, Time, 18 Dec. 2025
However, this ignores the negative externalities imposed on the workforce that remains.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
That demand ignores long-standing practice, misunderstands the Bears’ legal obligations and risks undermining one of Illinois’ most important economic assets.
—Don Dewitte, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
That view ignores the many followers of moderate Islam, such as London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who have found no contradiction between their faith and Western liberalism.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
Elsewhere, Neytiri still dons her ceremonial mourning face paint, while Jake has become overly protective of his family and ignores his own grief.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Dec. 2025
The assumption that removing time constraints automatically improves quality ignores decades of evidence that limitations often force discipline.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Dec. 2025
But critics say too much state overreach ignores the distinct needs of different communities and thwarts local innovation.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 19 Dec. 2025
But this roadmap for children’s health largely ignores psychological influences and social contexts, which may be the most important drivers of poor health and which could be, if wisely addressed, the source of kids’ sustained wellbeing.
—Dr. James S. Gordon, Time, 18 Dec. 2025
However, this ignores the negative externalities imposed on the workforce that remains.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignores
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Nobody forgets their first Dead show, and mine was in 1986 in Alpine Valley, Wisconsin.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Jan. 2026
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How bizarre, though, to hold entertainment, one of the handful of things that make this planet bearable, in such low esteem, like an opera house that proclaims its commitment to justice but forgets to mention music.—
Jackson Arn,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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The bottom line There is no federal program that directly forgives or restructures credit card debt, but that doesn't mean borrowers are stuck.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Sinnott forgives his parents, and parents today who waver on vaccination.—
Arthur Allen,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Maintaining the 'European path to peace/victory' only enriches war profiteers and neglects both sides' requests for security.—
Joshua Sammons,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Nov. 2025
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Abdi, lost in faith, neglects his work.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Nov. 2025
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The ranch overlooks the 5,000-acre Ramona Grasslands Nature Preserve, which is under the stewardship of San Diego County Department of Parks and Recreation.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Think stone pathways, textured wood, quiet courtyards and villas spaced cleverly so that none of them overlooks one another.—
Arion McNicoll,
TheWeek,
12 Jan. 2026
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Yet, the Puerto Rican government has taken a celebratory stance that disregards the pain of thousands who are still awaiting justice.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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This disregards their income or net worth.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
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As argued in his book Abundance, Ezra Klein explains how America's growth has been hindered by well-meaning regulations, permitting requirements, and veto points that have blocked affordable housing, infrastructure, and clean energy development.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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In a statement to PEOPLE, Zirkelbach explains her position in the conflict.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Louisville sorely misses his ability to get into the paint and generate open looks for others; replacing the impact of an NBA lottery pick is nearly impossible.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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However, up to one in eight mammograms misses cancers, particularly for individuals with dense breast tissue, a group estimated to encompass about half of women over 40.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
14 Jan. 2026
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Satisfy gets a lot of flack for its prices, but this running jacket justifies the price tag thanks to its effective modularity and (extremely) lightweight design.—
Will Porter,
Outside,
4 Jan. 2026
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While there are legitimate concerns throughout the Midwest about future reliability due to new data centers and their substantial power consumption, there is no looming emergency that justifies the administration’s action here.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Ignores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignores. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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