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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
Criminalization also ignores the realities of mental health and poverty.
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Shianne Leclaire, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
One brave man ignores a greeting.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
The current debate about the state of education ignores something that is deceptively apparent.
—Kelby Woodard, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
This caused the boy to strike and cut his leg, and he is seen limping to get a paper towel for his bleeding leg while a caregiver ignores him, the lawsuit states.
—Lina Ruiz
may 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
This decision contradicts scientific evidence and ignores the reality that women — particularly Black women — bear a disproportionate burden of obesity and its complications.
—Latisa S Carson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
However, to focus solely on this negative ignores the transformative benefits AI has already delivered.
—Jj Jasser, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Any pivot toward diplomacy that includes sanctions relief — whether proposed in Washington or Berlin — ignores the fundamental Machiavellian truth that a regime hated by its own people cannot be saved by its external fortresses, but it can be artificially sustained by foreign gold.
—Liram Koblentz-Stenzler, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
There is an attitude among many in the legislature that children under five belong at home with mom, which ignores the economic reality facing Idaho families.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
Shianne Leclaire, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
One brave man ignores a greeting.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
The current debate about the state of education ignores something that is deceptively apparent.
—Kelby Woodard, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
This caused the boy to strike and cut his leg, and he is seen limping to get a paper towel for his bleeding leg while a caregiver ignores him, the lawsuit states.
—Lina Ruiz
may 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
This decision contradicts scientific evidence and ignores the reality that women — particularly Black women — bear a disproportionate burden of obesity and its complications.
—Latisa S Carson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
However, to focus solely on this negative ignores the transformative benefits AI has already delivered.
—Jj Jasser, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Any pivot toward diplomacy that includes sanctions relief — whether proposed in Washington or Berlin — ignores the fundamental Machiavellian truth that a regime hated by its own people cannot be saved by its external fortresses, but it can be artificially sustained by foreign gold.
—Liram Koblentz-Stenzler, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
There is an attitude among many in the legislature that children under five belong at home with mom, which ignores the economic reality facing Idaho families.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignores
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Étienne, however, never forgets his first tussle in the woods with Bartosz (Julian Swiezewski), a Polish trucker who saves his lover’s skin when the cops show up to arrest them and other men for indecent behavior.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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But what if the goalie forgets to do that or doesn’t keep an eye on the clock?—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 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
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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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But experts said this categorization neglects key hormonal and metabolic components of the condition.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
13 May 2026
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And a state that neglects a part of its own body cannot prosper.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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For Nanos, much of the public criticism overlooks the realities of how complex criminal investigations unfold, especially when detectives are intentionally withholding information to protect the integrity of the case.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The view from the bar overlooks the harbor and several boats.—
Richard Guzman,
Daily News,
13 May 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
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Bo-Katan explains the Mandalorians who raised Din and taught him to never show his face are religious zealots known as the Children of the Watch, who broke from Mandalorian society.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Epigenetics explains how your behaviors and environment can affect how your genes act.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2026
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If your former spouse misses payments, your credit takes the hit too.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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This summer’s hits and misses could have an outsize influence on Hollywood’s future spending habits.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Verb
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That’s an acute disconnect for early-career filmmakers weighing whether the traditional path justifies the cost and risk.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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But none of this justifies standing still.—
Peter S. Hendricks,
STAT,
6 May 2026
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“Ignores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignores. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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