Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pretermit
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Donald Trump promised to go after the worst of the worst, but his administration's heavy-handed tactics in many cases ignore people's constitutional rights and the rule of law.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025 -
Having said that, beachgoers have already been ignoring signs and fencing to get to the beach, especially on weekends.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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We’re overrun by leaders who are psychopaths or sociopaths (people who disregard social norms and the rights of others).—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
18 July 2025
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Even now, six months into President Trump’s second term, there’s a tendency to disregard his sometimes fiery rhetoric as mere big talk.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
4 July 2025
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The Trump administration’s AI plan omits the role of U.S. immigration policy in providing American companies access to talent in cutting-edge fields.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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In a fun and rigorous reading, Taubin zings Chazelle for omitting race in a nostalgic exercise that purports to be all about the birth of jazz.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
24 July 2025
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People sometimes forget that being a legendary vocalist means more than just hitting the right notes.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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If your grass fails the tug test and is deemed completely dead, save your water and try your best to forget about your lawn until late summer or early fall.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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Related article Gay rights icon Harvey Milk’s legacy slighted by decision to rename Navy ship Wald says that waiting to transition can create additional psychological distress for a child and can raise their risk of depression, suicidality, self-harm or substance misuse.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
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Despite Meg’s efforts to connect, Ellen (Kyra Sedgwick) repeatedly slights her future daughter-in-law.—
Natalia Winkelman,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Absolutely no trip to Bradenton should neglect some time strolling on the Bradenton Riverwalk.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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For decades, residents in the eastern part of Dearborn have felt marginalized by City Hall, saying their neighborhoods have been neglected by officials.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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Last July, when the blade failed, foam fiberglass and other debris settled to the ocean floor, entered the water table and littered Nantucket beaches for months.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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Unless Major League Baseball fails to approve Sternberg’s sale to Zalupski, then the Dreamers’ project — in its current form — is almost certainly done.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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“Pretermit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pretermit. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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