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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as in disregard
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Recent Examples of ignoring
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
Yet there’s no ignoring the fact that the Rockies would’ve loved to have Brito penciled in as their second baseman this year.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
This material is highly sensitive and selective, targeting harmful EC gas while ignoring other vapors.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2025
The feeling of being a victim, unable to change our own situation, let alone that of others, further reinforces our propensity to adopt a bystander stance, focusing on our own needs while ignoring the rest.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
And, indeed, the Georgian leader Saakashvili, having allied with Ukraine, is now a political prisoner in his own country with the West ignoring his plight.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
What are the potential risks to the military from ignoring climate change?
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Too many organizations are solely focused on AI for cost-saving initiatives and ignoring its potential to amplify our human capabilities.
—Brent Dykes, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
In addition to enabling basic data transformations found in Excel—such as filtering, sorting, ignoring or adding missing fields—these tools support advanced data manipulations, including data blending (similar to joins in database systems) to generate deeper insights.
—Anujkumarsinh Donvir, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
FedEx — The stock gained more than 1% after Jefferies upgraded FedEx to buy from hold, saying investors are ignoring the cost-cutting efforts at the packing and shipping company that will continue to drive earnings growth regardless of the macroeconomic challenges.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
Yet there’s no ignoring the fact that the Rockies would’ve loved to have Brito penciled in as their second baseman this year.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
This material is highly sensitive and selective, targeting harmful EC gas while ignoring other vapors.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2025
The feeling of being a victim, unable to change our own situation, let alone that of others, further reinforces our propensity to adopt a bystander stance, focusing on our own needs while ignoring the rest.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
And, indeed, the Georgian leader Saakashvili, having allied with Ukraine, is now a political prisoner in his own country with the West ignoring his plight.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
What are the potential risks to the military from ignoring climate change?
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Too many organizations are solely focused on AI for cost-saving initiatives and ignoring its potential to amplify our human capabilities.
—Brent Dykes, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
In addition to enabling basic data transformations found in Excel—such as filtering, sorting, ignoring or adding missing fields—these tools support advanced data manipulations, including data blending (similar to joins in database systems) to generate deeper insights.
—Anujkumarsinh Donvir, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignoring
Verb
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No Way Home ended with the world forgetting who Spider-Man and Peter Parker were.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2025
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Though May 11 — the date Mother’s Day falls on this year — might seem lightyears away, don’t grow too complacent and make the all-too-common mistake of forgetting to secure Mom, or the mother figure in your life, a gift until the very last moment.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2025
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From forgiving the woman who knocked him into a light pole to shaping a leadership style based on love and integrity, Thor’s story stands as a beacon of hope and motivation.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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The tiered silhouette is flowy and forgiving for curvier bodies like mine, but fitted enough to not look like a burlap sack.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That charge was later dropped to operating a vehicle with wanton disregard, for which he was fined $250.—
Sharon Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
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All three movies are packed with dinosaurs—dinosaurs running, dinosaurs being sad and winsome, dinosaurs showing ruthless disregard for human life.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
30 June 2025
Verb
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The two properties tell a story of how Black communities are invested in and what is the best way to go about it without displacing or neglecting residents.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Being revved up for a slot means that DJs and producers are putting up barriers and neglecting their mental health.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Shapiro even alluded to that fact when explaining his optimism that a deal will get done.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Establishing how that golden age came about is easier than explaining the years of scarcity that followed.—
Rory Smith,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Stewart went scoreless, missing his only shot attempt, had a rebound, an assist and a block.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The search continues for a 29-year-old woman whose car was discovered in a rural county in Oregon after she was reported missing six days ago, authorities said.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Reminds [me] also of the aggressors' narratives for justifying many other military interventions, occupations, and annexations in world history.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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On the other hand, proponents assert that a deep and competitive conference naturally improves the quality of its member teams, thereby justifying this approach.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Ignoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignoring. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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