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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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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
Importantly, the survey also points to a potential de-escalator that Carlson ignores.
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Robert Pape, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
If someone ignores your text, try asking a follow-up question (or calling them, because tone may travel poorly over screens).
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Peaceful protests are a warning of what happens when the federal government ignores its constitutional obligations and treats human lives as collateral damage.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Thiel’s claim climate policy and global cooperation are precursors to a one‑world dictatorship ignores how such policies actually work.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Ma puts the red wine to one side, ignores the shortbread, and scoops a glob of cream cheese onto her fingertip.
—Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
But that ignores the middle stages, where the majority of the chaos and excitement happens.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 1 Feb. 2026
Incredibly, when setting monetary policy, the Fed ignores the value of the dollar and the impact taxes and regulations have on economic activity.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Dell is finally good at something—but as her behavior becomes riskier and a shadowy troll threatens to expose her dark past, Dell must reckon with what her digital life ignores, and what real redemption means.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Robert Pape, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
If someone ignores your text, try asking a follow-up question (or calling them, because tone may travel poorly over screens).
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Peaceful protests are a warning of what happens when the federal government ignores its constitutional obligations and treats human lives as collateral damage.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Thiel’s claim climate policy and global cooperation are precursors to a one‑world dictatorship ignores how such policies actually work.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Ma puts the red wine to one side, ignores the shortbread, and scoops a glob of cream cheese onto her fingertip.
—Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
But that ignores the middle stages, where the majority of the chaos and excitement happens.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 1 Feb. 2026
Incredibly, when setting monetary policy, the Fed ignores the value of the dollar and the impact taxes and regulations have on economic activity.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Dell is finally good at something—but as her behavior becomes riskier and a shadowy troll threatens to expose her dark past, Dell must reckon with what her digital life ignores, and what real redemption means.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignores
Verb
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Alesia forgets to add sugar to the mixture.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
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In making introductions, Francesca freezes, then forgets her own name.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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That’s one of the many, many salient details this 84-minute film neglects to share with us.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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While on the other hand, one who neglects it unintentionally allows that neglect to travel downstream, shaping culture, expectations, and performance.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There is plenty more to discover in Saadiyat, where the 295-room Jumeirah Saadiyat Island, which overlooks the Gulf, makes for a sumptuous home base.—
John Arlidge,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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The focus on treatment over vaccination also overlooks the fact that no measles infection is risk-free.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 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
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If Congress fails to impeach, convict and remove a president who so plainly disregards constitutional limits, our democracy may not survive the damage.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Guthrie explains experiences like this taught her faith is forged, not in moments of ease or happiness, but in the lowest points of adversity.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Whitwam explains that Catalina mule deer hunting was traditionally reserved for island residents and their guests, or hunters who were willing to book with a local guide.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Right-back is an area that would look weak if Matheus Nunes misses a few games, which is not a sentence anybody would have expected to read a year ago, but the former midfielder has excelled in defence.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Josh Giddey misses All-Star selection Despite raising hopes for a first-time selection with his early-season performance, Josh Giddey was not selected for this year’s All-Star game.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, Maryland has lost approximately 130,000 residents since Moore took office, yet the budget justifies hundreds of millions in housing and community revitalization spending based on population growth assumptions that do not match reality.—
J.B. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Feb. 2026
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Today’s chip valuations have also already priced in years of double-digit growth, so any friction in the buildout justifies short-term selloffs.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ignores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignores. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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