PRETERMITTING Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

pretermitting

verb

present participle of pretermit

as in passing over

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Expect Trinidad Chambliss, picked off three times by Texas, to be better against an Auburn defense that’s allowed over 700 yards passing over last two games.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
The probability of a hurricane passing over any particular point is low, especially farther from the Mexican coast, since most Pacific hurricanes tend to stay closer to Mexico.

— Nicholas Grondin, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of passing over

Verb

Missing a real pattern, like ignoring the rustle that was a tiger, could be fatal, while seeing a false one costs only a little adrenaline.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 12 Nov. 2026
Brown was reportedly attempting to talk to Teyana Taylor, who was ignoring him (amazing) at a skating-rink birthday party, and Usher tried to interfere.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of ignoring

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Shaming people for disregarding the awesome nature of wisdom might appear a gross violation of their freedom of conscience.

— Robert A. Ballingall, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026
China criticized Lai’s speech, accusing him of disregarding facts and misleading the public.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of disregarding

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Underestimating your mileage or omitting a household driver could lead to inaccurate quotes or complications when the insurer verifies your application.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026
To make matters worse, the Broward Democratic Party blatantly plays favorites, listing some Democratic candidates and omitting others in the same race, and not explaining why.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of omitting

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There’s little more satisfying than playing and layering with my jewelry in the morning, sometimes forgetting pieces, other times overstacking them.

— Libby Page, Vogue, 10 Nov. 2026
There are also concerns about harried parents of a newborn forgetting a dose and the fact that cases of vitamin K deficiency bleeding have been reported even when drops are used.

— Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of forgetting

Verb

Conference agreements are often nonbinding, and past hosts have been criticized for failing to follow through on promises.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
The Mitchells were charged with murder by neglect, as well as criminal mistreatment for failing to get Evelyn medical care.

— Noelle Crombie, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2026

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