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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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
That critique also conveniently ignores how much of the existing media landscape was built on government largesse.
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Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 19 Apr. 2026
In other words, the life-writer cannot take a doggedly factual approach that ignores a whole layer of emotional and imaginative experience.
—Sara Wheeler, Big Think, 17 Apr. 2026
Nel ignores the concern of her sister (Maja Michnacka) and breaks a date with her ex (Agata Trzebuchowska) to hang with Bethany instead.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Congress typically ignores them and grinds out changes in spending and taxes according to its own priorities, in its own good time.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Smith said the proposal also ignores tribal treaty rights and the government's responsibility to consult Indigenous communities.
—Beret Leone, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The candidates also debated leadership and experience, with Abraham criticizing Foster and calling him an ineffective leader who ignores constituents and doesn’t give the district a strong voice at City Hall.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Park characteristically ignores her connection attempt, but Ashley cleverly earns her warmth and attention by saying that Austin is half-Korean.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Most critically, the report measures income and largely ignores wealth, debt, and geographic reality.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 19 Apr. 2026
In other words, the life-writer cannot take a doggedly factual approach that ignores a whole layer of emotional and imaginative experience.
—Sara Wheeler, Big Think, 17 Apr. 2026
Nel ignores the concern of her sister (Maja Michnacka) and breaks a date with her ex (Agata Trzebuchowska) to hang with Bethany instead.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Congress typically ignores them and grinds out changes in spending and taxes according to its own priorities, in its own good time.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Smith said the proposal also ignores tribal treaty rights and the government's responsibility to consult Indigenous communities.
—Beret Leone, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The candidates also debated leadership and experience, with Abraham criticizing Foster and calling him an ineffective leader who ignores constituents and doesn’t give the district a strong voice at City Hall.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Park characteristically ignores her connection attempt, but Ashley cleverly earns her warmth and attention by saying that Austin is half-Korean.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Most critically, the report measures income and largely ignores wealth, debt, and geographic reality.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignores
Verb
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Homelander conveniently forgets to mention the possible existence of a supe-killing virus, of course.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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Hit the spots everyone forgets This is where the real transformation happens.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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There is no blanket federal program that automatically forgives credit card debt simply because someone is a veteran.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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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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The court’s framing of free speech also neglects the real-world evidence.—
A.J. Russo,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Apr. 2026
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Above, Akerman neglects to mention another theft from around this time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Hanson’s home is a quick golf-ride to the clubhouse and overlooks the driving range, as well as the first hole.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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But Wiener—and, indeed, self-preferencing’s opponents in general—overlooks basic facts of the digital economy and, to justify his sweeping regulatory proposals, attaches ominous labels to ordinary conduct.—
David B Mcgarry,
Oc Register,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Today, a president disregards assessments that proved to be right, and the predictable comes to pass.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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In the letter, Wicker said the facility would not generate economic return, would place significant strain on local resources and disregards the concerns of the community.—
Jack Armstrong,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Jeff’s worries, Rogers explains to the camera after seeing his young friend off, are different from the worry that one’s parents might separate.—
Jean Garnett,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Saliers further explains that the essential tremor has impacted the way the duo can perform some of their most notable harmonies.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Imanaga got 26 swing and misses from the Phillies lineup, the most by a pitcher in an MLB game this year.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Abandonment can happen when an applicant misses an appointment or filing deadline, fails to provide ample documentation supporting their claim or simply leaves the country before their claim is processed, among other things.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The bulls claim that trend justifies today’s valuations, and that EPS can keep rolling in double-digits while national income trudges at a nominal 5% or so.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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For those willing to make the trip, the standard of care justifies every mile.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Ignores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignores. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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