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as in disregarded
to fail to give proper attention to
ignoring your health now will haunt you further down the road
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as in overlooked
to dismiss as of little importance
although the movie is a cinematic tour de force, one can't ignore the fact that it seriously distorts history
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as in rejected
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Recent Examples of ignored
Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Black electorate feeling ‘neglected and ignored’ Tensions within the party in Florida could be seen as early as April when President Joe Biden came to Tampa for an event.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
If the connections go widely unacknowledged, that’s only because Hess’s body of work has been unduly ignored by most critics, let alone viewers.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025
Confusion, the need to reskill and upskill, layoffs, and the wider social impact are often ignored in mainstream conversations.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
While many of these acts have been ignored or rationalized by the president’s supporters, the tariffs may be different.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2025
The middle of the country has been ignored for various reasons.
—Jim Halterman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Financial Practicality Beyond professional benefits, the economic advantages of office work cannot be ignored.
—Adam Stott, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Regularly review utilization rates and gather direct employee feedback to cut what's ignored and enhance what truly supports well-being.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
His dominance is creating an air of intimidation that shouldn’t go ignored.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Black electorate feeling ‘neglected and ignored’ Tensions within the party in Florida could be seen as early as April when President Joe Biden came to Tampa for an event.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
If the connections go widely unacknowledged, that’s only because Hess’s body of work has been unduly ignored by most critics, let alone viewers.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025
Confusion, the need to reskill and upskill, layoffs, and the wider social impact are often ignored in mainstream conversations.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
While many of these acts have been ignored or rationalized by the president’s supporters, the tariffs may be different.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2025
The middle of the country has been ignored for various reasons.
—Jim Halterman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Financial Practicality Beyond professional benefits, the economic advantages of office work cannot be ignored.
—Adam Stott, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Regularly review utilization rates and gather direct employee feedback to cut what's ignored and enhance what truly supports well-being.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignored
Verb
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The business has been neglected for too long.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Government records remained scattered, vulnerable and neglected.—
Elizabeth Call,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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Then, someone forgot the rings.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the stage is dominated by columns with a terra cotta effect, but little else; the world Othello and Iago inhabits seems less drained of color than awaiting it, as if Leon forgot to put it there in the first place.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Another teacher explained to me that I can be paid 50% of my husband’s Social Security benefit instead.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The new exemption for technology can be partially explained by the how the supply chain works, but also reinforces where the greatest pain will be felt.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Child and pet welfare: Never forget to safeguard young children and pets by not leaving them unattended in vehicles, especially during scorching weather when car interiors can become life-threateningly hot.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Those who can should also check on relatives and neighbors, and make sure children and pets are not left unattended inside a vehicle under the sun under any circumstance.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Mickelson participated in this year's tournament but missed the cut at 5-over through two rounds.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Here in Chicago, 41% of CPS students were chronically absent in 2024, meaning nearly half of students missed a month or more of school instruction last year.—
Beth Swanson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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We, the players (and the audience) are left to judge whether his actions were justified.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Therefore, an Artemis Alliance is justified as a necessary enforcement mechanism.—
Andrew Hanna,
Time,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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After you're finished, dry the walls completely with your clean towels, being careful to avoid water streaks or soggy spots left untended.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
26 Aug. 2025
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In addition, plants that aren’t thoughtfully selected can get too big for the space, making your front door look messy and untended.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Thousands of abandoned and derelict vessels around the US pose environmental and navigational challenges.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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The 33 towns being considered for this project, which are expected to meet final approval in the coming weeks, are all on the brink of extinction with the number of empty and abandoned houses outnumbering those that are inhabited.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Ignored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignored. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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