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
Continue reading … LIZ PEEK – AI layoffs could spark a socialist surge if America ignores the warning signs.
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FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Slashing aid for Colombia ignores the heart of the issue, said Idler.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The notion that these reparations were intended to benefit all descendants of chattel slavery regardless of race ignores the undeniable evidence to the contrary.
—Andrew Quinio, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Others described a tenant that fails to follow lease terms, misrepresents facts and ignores neighbors’ concerns.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
If a film ignores the author and the core fans, there’s no chance.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Yet that argument ignores the fact that labor markets are a function of both supply and demand, both of which are positively affected by people.
—Ben Zweig, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
In this 1986 film, the Davis family ignores a warning about their new home and quickly discovers it's haunted by a 300-year-old spirit.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Preoccupied, Laz ignores his phone and proceeds with his work, where a ranting and raving Arlo declares that God is going to punish him.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Slashing aid for Colombia ignores the heart of the issue, said Idler.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The notion that these reparations were intended to benefit all descendants of chattel slavery regardless of race ignores the undeniable evidence to the contrary.
—Andrew Quinio, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Others described a tenant that fails to follow lease terms, misrepresents facts and ignores neighbors’ concerns.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
If a film ignores the author and the core fans, there’s no chance.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Yet that argument ignores the fact that labor markets are a function of both supply and demand, both of which are positively affected by people.
—Ben Zweig, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
In this 1986 film, the Davis family ignores a warning about their new home and quickly discovers it's haunted by a 300-year-old spirit.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Preoccupied, Laz ignores his phone and proceeds with his work, where a ranting and raving Arlo declares that God is going to punish him.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignores
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Unfortunately, Bradley forgets a little thing called search history.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
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Additional humor comes from a very broad Farmiga, but the series forgets that Barbara exists for long stretches and rarely benefits from her presence.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 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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Still, Alice meets with him and forgives him.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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What a leader neglects in the dark will inevitably be revealed in the light, often at staggering costs.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This narrative neglects the systemic nature of discrimination, Black lived experiences, and ongoing activism.—
Time,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Farzam allegedly test-fired the rifle into the lawn in his backyard, which overlooks a public school.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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But attributing everything to the turnovers overlooks the fact that Michigan has thrown for fewer than 150 yards in back-to-back games against two of the worst teams in the Big Ten.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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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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Anne Irfan explains how the 1956 Israeli occupation of Gaza informs the present and future.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Gaia explains that the Merlot vineyards planted almost 30 years ago no longer offer the consistency necessary to produce their top end wine.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
2 Nov. 2025
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Montana Jordan misses the fatherly presence of costar Lance Barber's character on set.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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But to be fully mired in the morose misses the positive aspects of this season, and this team.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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Others think that the environmental and public health cost of fossil fuels justifies pushing for a new path forward — like a heavy investment into battery technology.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 2025
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For Bangladesh, the potential catastrophe of not tackling cascading environmental challenges justifies the risk of alienating its far more powerful neighbor.—
Pintu Kumar Mahla,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Ignores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignores. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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