as in neglectful
failing to give proper care and attention
our chronically neglecting custodian has let trash accumulate around the warehouse
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as in ignoring
to fail to give proper attention to
as usual the news media neglected the real issues of the campaign and focused on personalities
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as in forgetting
to leave undone or unattended to especially through carelessness
I've neglected my garden, and now it's overgrown with weeds
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as in failing
to miss the opportunity or obligation
conveniently, the job applicant neglected to mention his criminal record
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Recent Examples of neglecting
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
She is currently wanted after neglecting to show up for her first trial appearance in March, according to the Springfield outlet.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Fidelity’s guidance on finances after divorce warns that neglecting to update beneficiaries on bank and retirement accounts and life insurance policies is a common error, and that those designations can supersede wills and trusts.
—Rebecca L. Palmer, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Tech giants like Google and Microsoft are neglecting their green energy goals and racing to build their data centers.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
The owners of an apartment building in Manhattan where three people were killed in a fast-moving fire early Monday are being sued by the city for neglecting fire hazards at a neighboring property, court documents show.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
Laticia Hudson-Burns, assistant housekeeping manager at Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa, notes that one of the most common cleaning habits is neglecting underneath and behind furniture, where dust, hair, and debris accumulate.
—Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
People typically focus on large pieces of furniture during a move, but neglecting smaller kitchen items can derail what would otherwise be a smooth move.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
The trade minutes later for Jonathan Greenard should help ease concerns of neglecting the lines.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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And neglecting to clean the washing machine gasket — that rubber seal around a front-loader’s door — allows moisture and residue to collect, leading to mold and unpleasant smells that transfer right back onto clean laundry.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
She is currently wanted after neglecting to show up for her first trial appearance in March, according to the Springfield outlet.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Fidelity’s guidance on finances after divorce warns that neglecting to update beneficiaries on bank and retirement accounts and life insurance policies is a common error, and that those designations can supersede wills and trusts.
—Rebecca L. Palmer, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Tech giants like Google and Microsoft are neglecting their green energy goals and racing to build their data centers.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
The owners of an apartment building in Manhattan where three people were killed in a fast-moving fire early Monday are being sued by the city for neglecting fire hazards at a neighboring property, court documents show.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
Laticia Hudson-Burns, assistant housekeeping manager at Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa, notes that one of the most common cleaning habits is neglecting underneath and behind furniture, where dust, hair, and debris accumulate.
—Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
People typically focus on large pieces of furniture during a move, but neglecting smaller kitchen items can derail what would otherwise be a smooth move.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
The trade minutes later for Jonathan Greenard should help ease concerns of neglecting the lines.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neglecting
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To do otherwise is neglectful and selfish.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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Above a certain socioeconomic threshold, not spending an extra $1,000 a year or more in the hopes of doing so could seem neglectful.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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Common laundry habits — ignoring dryer vent buildup, leaving wet clothes in the washer, using hot water on everything and skipping the washing machine gasket — can damage appliances, ruin fabrics and even create a fire risk.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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Among other things, ABC argued that it was being singled out for regulatory action while ignoring radio talk shows, which also are covered by the rule, and routinely feature candidates.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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The fiction in the book doesn’t come from him making things up, but simply because there are gaps in information from people passing away or simply forgetting details over the past two decades.—
Brayden Garcia
May 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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People may be noticing quakes that seem to fit this pattern and forgetting about the ones that don’t, Cal Poly Pomona said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2026
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The president pressed Nigeria last fall to take more action against terrorism, accusing the country of failing to deal with rampant violence against Christians.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Their father, Nahuel (Amién), flits from one romantic affair to another, failing to recognize his shortcomings the way fathers typically forget minor yet significant details, like mistaking his younger daughter’s shoe size or never delivering on his promise to have the sink fixed.—
Lé Baltar,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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After an almost year-long investigation by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office charged Pino with three misdemeanor counts of careless boating resulting in death.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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Dahlin earned another interference penalty later, and Zucker’s roughing penalty was careless.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The children’s books, which largely attribute poverty in Vietnam to its communist government, also simplify history to play up communist aggression in the civil war—while omitting the extensive role that the United States military played in the conflict.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
7 May 2026
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But, the final cut that made it to theaters is instead one that ends in 1988, omitting any mention of the singer's troubling history.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Make Waves Let your cares float away with lazy beach days, shimmering pools, and the family-favorite Captiva Landing, which takes fun to new heights with five acres of activity.—
South Seas,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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The water park is open on weekends in May and features exciting water rides, a relaxing lazy river, and wave pool.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The suit alleges that Good Samaritan and its doctors were negligent in their treatment of Cantrell.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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Victor Arias, the suspect in an apartment building fire in New York City that took the lives of three individuals, including a People en Español editor, has been charged with three counts of criminally negligent homicide.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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“Neglecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neglecting. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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