OWE Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

owe

verb

Definition of owe next

as in to ignore

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Recent Examples of owe The company provides representation in IRS tax debt cases for clients who owe at least $10,000 in back taxes. —

Adam Palasciano, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026 Speculation is that Anne Hathaway, Emma Stone and Brad Pitt all owe their revitalized appearance to the procedure that repositions skin and the muscles beneath. —

Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026 Once elected, politicians owe those groups that spent money to influence people to vote for them. —

Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026 Even though a majority of Americans can look forward to getting a tax refund each year, about a third of the country will owe money to Uncle Sam. —

Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for owe

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ignore

Verb

This is a youngster in great form and proving hard to ignore.

— Simon Johnson, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Some Democrats argue that the cost of ignoring young male voters is higher than the risk of association with Piker.

— Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026