blanking

verb

Definition of blankingnext
present participle of blank
as in ignoring

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blanking
  1. ignoring
  2. neglecting
  3. missing
  4. losing
Verb
  • But all of them offer political ammunition to Republicans trying to cast the vice president as part of a failed administration that has left American consumers hobbled by years of high prices (while conveniently ignoring three-plus years of relentless job growth and consumer spending).
    Allison Morrow, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Unless investors have specifically allocated their money toward funds dedicated toward slashing emissions, ignoring crucial financial performance metrics violates the fiduciary responsibility of institutional investors.
    Wayne Winegarden, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of ignoring
Verb
  • Tippett is further accused of neglecting to report a crime despite allegedly witnessing the killing and having multiple opportunities to notify police, per the affidavits.
    Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
  • April McLaughlin, a Chandler woman who was arrested and faces charges accusing her of neglecting 55 dogs, was indicted on fraud charges on Monday, a year after police originally seized the dogs.
    Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of neglecting
Verb
  • Megalopolis posits a world of clueless liberal self-satisfaction, missing every point of contemporary alertness to ongoing lawfare and sedition.
    Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The only surviving print, while in excellent condition, was missing its third reel, which encompassed Renfield’s seduction by Dracula’s brides and the count’s stormy voyage to England.
    Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of missing
Verb
  • Blue horizons Younger folks are losing trust in white-collar careers.
    Nick Rockel, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • After losing to the Chicago Bears last Sunday, the Rams are in danger of falling to 1-4 heading into their off week.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of losing
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Thesaurus Entries Near blanking

blankets

blanking

blanking (out)

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“Blanking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blanking. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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