pretermits

Definition of pretermitsnext
present tense third-person singular of pretermit
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Verb
  • That information will be sent off every time the satellite passes over Cincinnati.
    Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • There is an attitude among many in the legislature that children under five belong at home with mom, which ignores the economic reality facing Idaho families.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
  • Far too often, housing analysis ignores job creation.
    Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • Who covets the Panama Canal, seeks to turn this international waterway — meant to remain permanently neutral — into its own territory, and disregards the sovereignty of regional countries?
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Helmed by Executive Chef Elly Wentworth (a one-to-watch having shimmied over from stalwart restaurant, the Angel in Dartmouth), Fowlescombe’s kitchen disregards old-world hotel dining with its stiff formalities, along with the frothy alchemy of the Michelin set.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The study glosses over major risks and omits critical costs.
    Chris Cate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Releasing an old video, which conveniently omits context, on their son’s birthday is a reprehensible attempt to distract from his own behavior.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Conversely, state governors have the same ability when the federal government fails to perform their duties, under the Ninth and Tenth amendments.
    Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
  • If the core players are anything other than spectacular, the team fails.
    Murat Ates, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • When Charlie accidentally concusses himself and forgets their whole night together, Nora enlists the help of best friend and party animal Hailey to painstakingly recreate the same bash, beat by unhinged beat, to win him over again.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 May 2026
  • The Datai Langkawi—despite its obvious opulence—never forgets that mother nature is its main draw.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
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“Pretermits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pretermits. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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