pretermit

verb

Definition of pretermitnext
as in to ignore

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pretermit
  1. ignore
  2. disregard
  3. omit
  4. forget
  5. slight
  6. neglect
  7. fail
Verb
  • But that didn’t stop him from taping interviews on Wednesday with various Chicago television newscasts from his downtown Chicago state office while ignoring follow-up requests from the Tribune.
    — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Where Raphael’s infant Christ is plump, acquiescent, docile, Cassatt’s children squirm, resist, and ignore authority.
    — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of ignore
Verb
  • Despite public pressure, ICE continues to instruct its private contractors to disregard state laws in its latest procurement documents.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In doing so, those members disregarded the professional recommendations and warnings of the superintendent, the chief financial officer, the finance team and the district’s chief legal counsel.
    — Angel Gutierrez, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of disregard
Verb
  • But Maryland omitted that requirement, and also allowed builders to double-count certain energy efficiency measures.
    — Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026
  • However, OpenAI claims the lawsuit omits important information.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of omit
Verb
  • And by lunch, the bloody tableau has been forgotten, right on time for the arrival of Robert Mallory, the new student Susan had warned the others about.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
  • While Collins tries to refocus the conversation back on his conservative agenda, Democrats are working hard to ensure voters don’t forget about the drama.
    — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of forget
Verb
  • The poem is rife with open meanings; however, its principal question is important for anyone who has felt slighted or discouraged from conducting their lives with reverie.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
  • Luckily for Rhaena, Lady Jeyne is a pragmatist — and one who feels slighted by Rhaenyra.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026
Definition of slight
Verb
  • Understanding these methods is crucial for tax compliance and cash flow and to avoid common mistakes like excessive draws or neglecting payroll registration.
    — AllBusiness, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • But the directive conspicuously neglects to mention local air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions associated with data centers.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of neglect
Verb
  • Khan was being held at the Bucks County Correctional Facility after failing to post 10% of his $500,000 bail.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • About 50% of restaurants fail within the first five years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says.
    — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of fail
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“Pretermit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pretermit. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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