pretermits

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present tense third-person singular of pretermit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pretermits
Verb
  • Doubs is seven years younger, should be a little cheaper and is already well-versed in the Shanahan offense, especially catching passes over the crowded middle.
    Matt Barrows, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • According to Elmhurst police, eastbound lanes of the Eisenhower (I-290) were closed as crews responded to the point where the expressway passes over Vallette Street and Electric Avenue, where the 18-wheel semi-truck loaded with plastic was hanging on its side.
    Kris Habermehl, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Many women face unique financial realities, such as career breaks, caregiving, and longer life expectancy, yet most financial advice ignores these factors, which can affect women in ways that differ from those of men, according to NerdWallet's personal finance expert Kimberly Palmer.
    Janay Reece, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The real ocean, of course, ignores those assumptions entirely.
    Marcos Magaña, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The plan also totally disregards the historical and religious sites in the Strip.
    Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
  • In the letter, Wicker said the facility would not generate economic return, would place significant strain on local resources and disregards the concerns of the community.
    Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The Rachel Weisz series omits a portion of the novel's ending, leaving the characters' fates more ambiguous.
    Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
  • First, while these young athletes may be the ones more likely to get involved with gamblers, Mitchell omits the fact that the vast majority of young athletes with this common thread do not get involved with gamblers.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The Nuggets’ season will go up in smoke if Gordon fails to provide an edge, toughness, defense and slow-heartbeat 3-pointers.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
  • If the software fails, there is nothing for a passenger to grab.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • If a passenger forgets headphones, the airline can sometimes provide free earbuds.
    Cate Martel, The Hill, 5 Mar. 2026
  • And even host Kristen Bell forgets about the name change.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Pretermits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pretermits. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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