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
Sarah Davis, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2026
And his administration has shown derision for Congress, controlled by the president’s own party, approving historically few bills and neglecting those that have passed, such as the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
That soft‑power approach helped humanize a government that was simultaneously centralizing authority, pressuring independent media, and neglecting long‑term investment in the oil sector that underpinned the entire economy.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
With costs poised to continue rising, finding ways to manage them without neglecting your health is more necessary than ever.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 1 Jan. 2026
Jalin White, 22, pleaded guilty to physical abuse of a child – recklessly cause great bodily harm and neglecting a child - consequences is great bodily harm, according to the Milwaukee County Prosecutor’s office.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Wonkish blindness to the power of MAGA is a direct result of neglecting the art of interpretation.
—Jason Blakely, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Some teachers’ lessons might lack sophistication or depth, but the idea that schools are neglecting or ignoring slavery is probably overstated.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Zwerner is suing Parker, who is accused of neglecting to act on concerns the student had a gun in January 2023 at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
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Greene also blamed the Joe’s Seafood incident on the Secret Service, accusing it of neglecting safety protocols.
—Sarah Davis, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2026
And his administration has shown derision for Congress, controlled by the president’s own party, approving historically few bills and neglecting those that have passed, such as the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
That soft‑power approach helped humanize a government that was simultaneously centralizing authority, pressuring independent media, and neglecting long‑term investment in the oil sector that underpinned the entire economy.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
With costs poised to continue rising, finding ways to manage them without neglecting your health is more necessary than ever.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 1 Jan. 2026
Jalin White, 22, pleaded guilty to physical abuse of a child – recklessly cause great bodily harm and neglecting a child - consequences is great bodily harm, according to the Milwaukee County Prosecutor’s office.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Wonkish blindness to the power of MAGA is a direct result of neglecting the art of interpretation.
—Jason Blakely, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Some teachers’ lessons might lack sophistication or depth, but the idea that schools are neglecting or ignoring slavery is probably overstated.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Zwerner is suing Parker, who is accused of neglecting to act on concerns the student had a gun in January 2023 at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neglecting
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True Crime, which will help readers understand her rise from a traumatic, neglectful childhood to become an award-winning police reporter and forensic expert and eventual author.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Many of the animals were found living in neglectful and abusive conditions, officials said.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
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Alyssa Farah Griffin attempted to cut in, with Navarro ignoring her in the moment.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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James said the administration has not provided evidence of fraud or misuse of child care funding in New York, while ignoring the standard processes for withholding such funds.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Simply tuck your AirTag into the silicone pouch and stick the case to the inside of your suitcase—you’ll never have to worry about forgetting to pop the tracking device into your bag ever again.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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By capturing moments automatically and persistently, Poketomo echoes long-standing dystopian ideas of total recall, where forgetting is no longer natural, and where the past is always available, searchable, and impossible to fully leave behind.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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More than 10,000 people have reportedly been arrested in recent weeks for participating in the anti-government protests sparked by Iran’s failing economy, according to human rights groups, and many have begun to demand total regime change as the demonstrations continue.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Some of Miami’s 23 turnovers were a function of OKC’s attacking defense, but others were simply careless, including an over-and-back violation by Jaime Jaquez; Dru Smith and Pelle Larsson passes to nobody in particular; and Bam Adebayo failing to grab a catchable pass that sailed out of bounds.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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The driver of the truck was cited for careless driving; the vehicle was not equipped with chains, but chains were not required under state law in Friday morning’s conditions, according to Colorado State Patrol.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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Drug, alcohol, careless living.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The filing further alleges that Ziering utilized his celebrity to steer the narrative around the altercation by giving multiple interviews to multiple news sources, and by omitting the truth when recounting the incident on his social media.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
30 Dec. 2025
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In between using the self-cleaning function, spot cleaning can help keep spills and splatters from omitting a burning smell when the oven is in use.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Dec. 2025
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White cast-iron chairs are perfectly positioned on a terrace to catch Stromboli’s volcanic smoke-show, and occasional fiery belch, in the distance over a lazy cocktail.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Suzy Welch, a best-selling author and professor of management practice at New York University, hit back against those who brand the young generation lazy by reminiscing on her career journey.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Those only include what the police classify as murders or non-negligent manslaughter.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit accused the automaker of being negligent in the design and manufacturing of the Cybertruck, alleging that the crash forces Sheehan experienced were survivable but that doors couldn’t be opened once power was lost.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Neglecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neglecting. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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