as in disregard
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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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Recent Examples of ignoring
Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Other Democrats argued that the plan does nothing for renters and noted that Republicans were ignoring high homeowners insurance rates, which are causing financial stress to more people.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Credit calm Cyclical parts of the equity market have surely not been ignoring the frictional effects of elevated oil prices, higher Treasury yields and dashed hopes of Federal Reserve rate cuts.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 June 2026
This doesn’t mean ignoring workplace problems or pretending everything is perfect.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
But when Spurs are trailing, Romero often abandons his defensive position and goes hunting for the ball, seemingly ignoring tactical instructions.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Enough ignoring culture, heritage, and sacred history.
—John W. Beacham, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Their startup, known as Uber, initially clawed its way to success with a growth-at-all-costs strategy that sometimes involved operating without municipal consent, ignoring court orders and clashing with local regulations.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Common mistakes like skipping morning water, overusing caffeine, or ignoring electrolytes can impact hydration.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 22 May 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
That’s how Ciara found out that Amanda was spending so much time at West’s house while ignoring her calls.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Other Democrats argued that the plan does nothing for renters and noted that Republicans were ignoring high homeowners insurance rates, which are causing financial stress to more people.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Credit calm Cyclical parts of the equity market have surely not been ignoring the frictional effects of elevated oil prices, higher Treasury yields and dashed hopes of Federal Reserve rate cuts.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 June 2026
This doesn’t mean ignoring workplace problems or pretending everything is perfect.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
But when Spurs are trailing, Romero often abandons his defensive position and goes hunting for the ball, seemingly ignoring tactical instructions.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Enough ignoring culture, heritage, and sacred history.
—John W. Beacham, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Their startup, known as Uber, initially clawed its way to success with a growth-at-all-costs strategy that sometimes involved operating without municipal consent, ignoring court orders and clashing with local regulations.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Common mistakes like skipping morning water, overusing caffeine, or ignoring electrolytes can impact hydration.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignoring
Noun
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His actions suggest a lack of integrity or, worse, a callous disregard for your professional well-being and reputation.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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In day-to-day execution, the most notable change the Weiss-Ellison era has produced has been a general disregard for television experience as a necessary element of the network’s journalism.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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My answer is that the alternative — silence, forgetting, the regime’s preferred outcome — is worse.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2026
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Contrary to popular belief, Holmgren rejects the cliché that the greatest teams push egos aside, forgetting individual goals in the quest for a Larry O’Brien Trophy.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Texas State wasn’t as forgiving.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The no-nonsense superstar probably wouldn’t have been so forgiving with his words.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Our findings also imply that disregarding venture initiatives can be risky.—
Serguei Netessine,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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Bolton, 67, was charged with one felony count of mutilation of election material and one misdemeanor count of disregarding election code, according to the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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From duck blind to blinding lights Minutes before stepping to a microphone at GEODIS Park, the singer-songwriter sat in a tan vest and blue shirt overlooking the stadium.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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The property encompasses a half-acre-plus bluff overlooking Thousand Steps Beach with a pool, spa and multiple viewing terraces, offering coastal views as far west as Catalina Island.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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Crichton goes to a lot of effort to give plausible explanation to the harvesting and recombination of dinosaur DNA, and the mistakes that the involved human beings make are ones of ego, greed, and—more or less—neglecting to double-check their homework before turning it in.—
Ian Mackenzie,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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The organizations that struggle will be the ones that chase technical sophistication while neglecting the people who apply it.—
Usman Shuja,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Sokoloff continued the offensive, explaining that the controller is legally mandated to annually audit affordable housing programs but has failed to do so.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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While some hospitals obtain informed consent before conducting drug or alcohol testing during pregnancy or after delivery, others perform these tests without patient consent or clearly explaining the purpose and potential consequences.—
Dr. Mattie Renn,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Bernice Courtemanche went missing 42 years ago as of Saturday.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Conducted in partnership with public opinion research firm PerryUndem, the research explored the gap between dominant cultural narratives about Black women and the stories Black women say are missing, distorted, or urgently needed.—
Dominique Fluker,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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“Ignoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignoring. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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