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as in forgetting
to fail to give proper attention to
ignoring your health now will haunt you further down the road
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as in forgiving
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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as in disregard
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Recent Examples of ignoring
Matt Emma, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Jeremiah has been ignoring Conrad’s texts, including a recent message wishing him a Happy Thanksgiving.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Edebiri gracefully responded when Polidoro directed a question regarding those matters specifically at Roberts, 57, and Garfield, 42, and the reporter was subsequently caught in controversy for seemingly ignoring the actress.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Leavitt accused media outlets of ignoring the story, but it was covered by national outlets including CNN, PBS and CBS News, among others, in recent days.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Critics have blasted Judge Stokes for ignoring his past and releasing him despite clear warning signs.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2025
For Democrats, ignoring that relationship is politically dangerous.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025
As his profile began to grow on Grand Cayman, Santor became known for securing the best tables at restaurants and riding a scooter through island traffic, blithely ignoring suggestions to put on a helmet.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The two recall ignoring all the beautiful landscapes and wild buffalo out the window the entire time, hunkering down in their notebook to write the song.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
But being cautious doesn’t mean ignoring the risks.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Jeremiah has been ignoring Conrad’s texts, including a recent message wishing him a Happy Thanksgiving.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Edebiri gracefully responded when Polidoro directed a question regarding those matters specifically at Roberts, 57, and Garfield, 42, and the reporter was subsequently caught in controversy for seemingly ignoring the actress.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Leavitt accused media outlets of ignoring the story, but it was covered by national outlets including CNN, PBS and CBS News, among others, in recent days.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Critics have blasted Judge Stokes for ignoring his past and releasing him despite clear warning signs.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2025
For Democrats, ignoring that relationship is politically dangerous.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025
As his profile began to grow on Grand Cayman, Santor became known for securing the best tables at restaurants and riding a scooter through island traffic, blithely ignoring suggestions to put on a helmet.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The two recall ignoring all the beautiful landscapes and wild buffalo out the window the entire time, hunkering down in their notebook to write the song.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignoring
Verb
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Those who say Tepper could never own a winning team conveniently are forgetting about Charlotte FC, which also won a game in the MLS playoffs in 2024.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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Down the hall, history teacher Kyle Scarbrough talked with high schoolers about the dangers of forgetting history, drawing on examples from the Book of Judges.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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Using her own romantic disappointments as a guide, Denise advises him to grieve by accepting the loss and forgiving the people who hurt him.—
Sara Netzley,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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However, the world of management is not as forgiving.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Children bear the brunt of relentless hostilities and indiscriminate attacks, and are affected by the disregard for ceasefires and peace agreements.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Maybe this willful disregard for someone’s wishes, particularly about their home, is part of some larger family dynamic.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ayala plainly accused Johnson of disregarding the city's police officers, saying the mayor only cares when there's a camera in front of him or when an officer is injured or killed in the line of duty.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Legislators drew the latest maps in 2021, disregarding a proposal from the commission.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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During cocktail hour, the VIP section was the balcony overlooking the room, where François-Henri Pinault chatted with dinner keynote speaker Diane von Furstenberg, and newlyweds Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez held court.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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To the west, Blue Shutters Town Beach, overlooking Block Island Sound, has a more traditional setup, with lifeguards, showers, and a seasonal snack bar—a favorite among families.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Natalia’s story grabbed the attention of the public in 2019 when Indiana prosecutors leveled charges against the Barnetts for allegedly neglecting a dependent.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Yet America’s system is transactional, rewarding affluence while neglecting the very conditions that produce disease.—
Stan Chu Ilo,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Police took Taddese’s phone and vehicle as evidence, which alarmed the family, Bernard said, explaining some of the family’s reservations about the police investigation.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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About The Daily Money Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer and financial news from USA TODAY, breaking down complex events, providing the TLDR version, and explaining how everything from Fed rate changes to bankruptcies impacts you.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Advocates see that high violation rate as an indication that regulators are missing even more abuses in the fields.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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The San Francisco 49ers managed to improve to 2-0 with a 26-21 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday despite missing quarterback Brock Purdy and tight end George Kittle.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Ignoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignoring. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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