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
R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Funding tools and training, while neglecting the systemic change needed to drive real transformation.
—Heather Conklin, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Alongside this was criticism that Salesforce was focusing too much on its agentic AI offering, Agentforce, and neglecting its core business applications used by marketing teams, customer service reps, and salespeople.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
Directors of a Texas funeral home are accused of neglecting bodies found decomposing in their mortuary without working air conditioning, authorities say.
—Mike Stunson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2025
Afterwards, Dallas fell at the hands of the Chicago Bears, allowing 24 points in the first half, and then neglecting to convert on a score all of the second half.
—Greg Liodice, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
However, neglecting the area can lead to dryness, which can cause a slew of issues, like cracks and flakes.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025
This includes leaves, acorns, seed pods, twigs, and even fallen branches, unless your neighbor was neglecting a diseased and rotting tree.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Hundreds of young Moroccans took to the streets of at least 11 cities across the North African nation, denouncing corruption and blasting the government for pouring money into international sporting events while neglecting health and education.
—CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
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This isn’t the same as a parent bringing two young children home a tasty treat from a business trip and neglecting a third.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Funding tools and training, while neglecting the systemic change needed to drive real transformation.
—Heather Conklin, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Alongside this was criticism that Salesforce was focusing too much on its agentic AI offering, Agentforce, and neglecting its core business applications used by marketing teams, customer service reps, and salespeople.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
Directors of a Texas funeral home are accused of neglecting bodies found decomposing in their mortuary without working air conditioning, authorities say.
—Mike Stunson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2025
Afterwards, Dallas fell at the hands of the Chicago Bears, allowing 24 points in the first half, and then neglecting to convert on a score all of the second half.
—Greg Liodice, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
However, neglecting the area can lead to dryness, which can cause a slew of issues, like cracks and flakes.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025
This includes leaves, acorns, seed pods, twigs, and even fallen branches, unless your neighbor was neglecting a diseased and rotting tree.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Hundreds of young Moroccans took to the streets of at least 11 cities across the North African nation, denouncing corruption and blasting the government for pouring money into international sporting events while neglecting health and education.
—CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neglecting
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One of the tale’s bitterest ironies is that Victor will become a more demanding, more neglectful, and vastly more destructive father figure than Leopold ever was.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
28 Oct. 2025
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After sharing his story online, commenters expressed sympathy for the boy’s situation, calling his father’s behavior selfish and neglectful.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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The first-grade teacher shot by her 6-year-old student at a Virginia elementary school took the stand to testify Thursday in her civil trial against a former assistant principal, who is accused of ignoring multiple warnings that the boy may have brought a gun to school before the shooting.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Seeing her murder on video, and passengers just ignoring her and walking away, broke my heart like nothing ever has.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Oct. 2025
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The new normal is forgetting yesterday’s scandals in order to make room in our overcrowded brains for tomorrow’s.—
Susan B. Glasser,
New Yorker,
30 Oct. 2025
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The action-adventure comedy directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado centers on lifelong best friends forgetting about themselves.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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They were also charged and arrested with crimes, from failing to do their duty to causing the conditions that led to the deaths of the men.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Some figures within the music industry have already spoken out about how AI giants are failing to compensate creators properly, with music legend Paul McCartney urging governments to legislate to ensure human musicians get their due.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
26 Oct. 2025
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Jenkins’ fumble was due to careless ball-handling, although two members of his offensive line got bull-rushed, leading to the pressure.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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One person was cited for careless driving after a fiery crash between two semitrucks closed Interstate 70 in Aurora for several hours Friday morning.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
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Pickleball wasn’t common before 2014, and database text fields were shorter before 2019, possibly omitting earlier cases.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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In 2018, the Texas secretary of state issued a statewide advisory after reports that Hart’s eSlate voting machines were changing voters’ straight-ticket selections or omitting certain races altogether during early voting.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Endorsing lazy rightwing talking points about Biden and border security, and nations not existing without borders?—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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On an underneath throw to Zach Ertz from Commanders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota, Bland cut off the lazy throw and returned it 68 yards for his sixth career interception return for a touchdown.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Oct. 2025
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On Tuesday, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office charged both suspects with shooting at an occupied dwelling and negligent discharge of a firearm, police said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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After allegedly fleeing the scene without rendering aid or calling authorities, the Louisiana native was charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless operation of a vehicle.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Neglecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neglecting. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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