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plural of neglect
as in disrepairs
the state of being unattended to or not cared for for years the barn sat in neglect until one day it finally fell down

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neglects

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verb

present tense third-person singular of neglect

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Recent Examples of neglects
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What a leader neglects in the dark will inevitably be revealed in the light, often at staggering costs. Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 This narrative neglects the systemic nature of discrimination, Black lived experiences, and ongoing activism. Time, 4 Sep. 2025 That analogy neglects the great distances and associated challenges of the Asia theatre. Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neglects
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  • In The Mastermind, James ignores the war taking place in the background.
    Robert Daniels, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
  • But the Democratic Party seems to prefer a selective vision of free speech, one that ignores the most glaring and visible current example of suppression.
    Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
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  • Unfortunately, Bradley forgets a little thing called search history.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Additional humor comes from a very broad Farmiga, but the series forgets that Barbara exists for long stretches and rarely benefits from her presence.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
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  • More Tips To Remove Stubborn Oil Stains If dish soap fails to remove an oil stain, try pre-treating it with an enzymatic liquid laundry detergent instead.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Cubs offense fails to deliver Chicago’s offense put little pressure on Milwaukee pitching all night.
    The Athletic MLB Staff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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  • Accordingly, the film retains certain elements of the novel, but omits or changes others.
    Andrew McGowan, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025

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“Neglects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neglects. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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