pretermitted

Definition of pretermittednext
past tense of pretermit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pretermitted
Verb
  • Fennell's film chronicles only the first half of the novel, with several characters omitted and plot points changed along the way.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Additional inlay of a precious stone, which is sometimes omitted, then adds texture to the finished work.
    Denni Hu, Footwear News, 12 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Though panned by critics and ignored by the public, the movie shows the struggles of a boy born on Mars to one of the first colonists.
    Big Think, Big Think, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The Cuban government has ignored urgent warnings from doctors and political analysts about the dire situation.
    Sarah Moreno Updated February 19, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • During closing statements last month, prosecutors argued that the four people disregarded safety precautions, with former employees testifying that the facility failed to use ground straps.
    DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Then, as Musk has been prone to do, the former presidential adviser disregarded much of his previous explanation and said that building a civilization on Mars was still an option, just that building on the Moon is SpaceX’s current priority.
    Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • A lot of times in spring, the catchers’ hitting gets neglected.
    Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Although there are limited circumstances in which an environmental impact statement or similar document is not required, the plaintiffs contend none apply with the golf course plan and insist the Interior Department neglected the process required by law.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Her accessories, much like her clothing, were tight in number but deliberate in choice—subtle details that gained meaning through repetition—much of which is routinely passed over today in comparison to her clothing.
    Julia Rabinowitsch, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
  • What is true, however, even before Crosby’s injury, is that the torch had started to be passed over gradually to McDavid.
    Pierre LeBrun, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Prosecutors say the defendant failed to take into account his girlfriend’s inexperience in mountain climbing as well as the harsh winter conditions.
    Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Duffy said 448 schools failed to meet basic safety standards.
    Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Pretermitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pretermitted. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.

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