as in disregard
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1
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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2
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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Recent Examples of ignoring
Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
In that 2024 series, the Wolves used Rudy Gobert as a roving rim protector while ignoring Aaron Gordon in the corner.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
Read is suing Proctor for allegedly ignoring, mishandling, and manufacturing evidence while investigating her for the 2022 death of her boyfriend Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
The innovators on the front lines have the most granular understanding of these models, and ignoring their technical expertise is a recipe for a regulatory regime that is obsolete before the ink is even dry.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Anyone who doubts this power would be used to hide government failures is ignoring state history since the 1968 passage of the California Public Records Act.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
One fan in a birthday crown and sash climbs a nearby tree to try and get a better view, ignoring security guards and a disgruntled NYPD officer who attempted to get him down.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
After ignoring the ringing cell, Nicky and Morgan are subsequently kidnapped in the middle of the night and brought to Ivan’s home.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The Europeans are shrugging off these comments, if not ignoring them entirely.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
Addressing Modern Behavior Patterns Verification tools such as these address behavior patterns such as preemptive ignoring, digital curiosity, and selective responsiveness, all of which have become more common in recent years.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
Separate video from Washington shows House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries ignoring a CNN reporter’s question about what should happen with Cherfilus-McCormick.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
In that 2024 series, the Wolves used Rudy Gobert as a roving rim protector while ignoring Aaron Gordon in the corner.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
Read is suing Proctor for allegedly ignoring, mishandling, and manufacturing evidence while investigating her for the 2022 death of her boyfriend Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
The innovators on the front lines have the most granular understanding of these models, and ignoring their technical expertise is a recipe for a regulatory regime that is obsolete before the ink is even dry.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Anyone who doubts this power would be used to hide government failures is ignoring state history since the 1968 passage of the California Public Records Act.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
One fan in a birthday crown and sash climbs a nearby tree to try and get a better view, ignoring security guards and a disgruntled NYPD officer who attempted to get him down.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
After ignoring the ringing cell, Nicky and Morgan are subsequently kidnapped in the middle of the night and brought to Ivan’s home.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The Europeans are shrugging off these comments, if not ignoring them entirely.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignoring
Noun
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According to the verdict, the jury found that Smith acted with reckless disregard for the safety of others and that his reckless driving was the cause of the crash and the injuries that killed Dalessio.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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These complaints demonstrate a clear and consistent pattern of obfuscation and blatant disregard of campaign finance laws.—
John Gates,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Overlooking Year-Round Appeal Another mistake Miller sees is forgetting to plant for visual interest throughout the year.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2026
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Not forgetting that the whole thing can fit into a suitcase.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This little houseplant is easy for beginners, safe around pets, purifies the air, and is forgiving of neglect.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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Now, Billy Ray is reportedly trying to make amends with his family, but Tish isn’t so forgiving.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Other contributing factors included disregarding traffic signals, improper lane usage, following other vehicles too closely and distracted driving.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Taylor Swift‘s latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, has sparked a lawsuit from a writer, who accuses the singer of knowingly disregarding her claim to a similar name.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2026
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The dishes arrive simultaneously for all diners, creating an almost theatrical shared experience at bespoke hemlock-wood tables beneath floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the valley.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2026
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Wait for the sun to set and draw a bath overlooking the lights of the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Another frequent issue is neglecting the upper back, allowing the shoulders to collapse.—
Christa Sgobba,
Health,
3 Apr. 2026
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And as a result, neglecting my own love and happiness.—
Sarah Hearon,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Jacqueline Ferrara, a Garland Police Department forensic biology and DNA analyst, testified remotely, explaining how evidence in this case was collected and tested at a Texas Department of Public Safety crime lab in early 2023.—
Lauren Crawford,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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While inside the bank, Connie secretly begged for help by writing a note explaining the situation and giving it to the bank teller.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Susan Butts Tiffani McInnis endured the typical teenage growing pains under the shadow of her mother's missing person investigation.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The remains of one of his two daughters were still missing, believed to be trapped under rubble, as search operations concluded Saturday, three days after the attacks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Ignoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignoring. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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