as in rejected
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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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Recent Examples of ignored
Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
To some, the data centers are an inevitable part of our future and an economic opportunity that can’t be ignored as the global AI race accelerates.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
An analysis of those cases revealed a pattern among women arrested for low-level charges, who said they were not given proper care in jail and had their cries for help ignored.
—Jon Schuppe, NBC news, 7 May 2026
Too many residents feel ignored, left in the dark or treated like their concerns are not a priority.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Ron DeSantis’ general counsel claimed that race can be ignored, even though using this data is a constitutional requirement.
—Daryl Campbell, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
The Other Bennet Sister BritBox, May 6 Hadlow’s continuation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice imagines the fortunes of Mary Bennet, aka the boring (though not entirely ignored) one.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
Complaints about transgender students playing sports and using girls’ bathrooms at school had been fast-tracked while cases of racial harassment of Black students last year were ignored.
—Charles Ornstein, ProPublica, 30 Apr. 2026
Shared spaces were left messy, personal belongings spread throughout the house, decor rearranged and boundaries ignored.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Despite wooden signs prohibiting people reserving sun loungers with towels and then leaving them, the father-of-two said guests routinely ignored the warning.
—Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
To some, the data centers are an inevitable part of our future and an economic opportunity that can’t be ignored as the global AI race accelerates.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
An analysis of those cases revealed a pattern among women arrested for low-level charges, who said they were not given proper care in jail and had their cries for help ignored.
—Jon Schuppe, NBC news, 7 May 2026
Too many residents feel ignored, left in the dark or treated like their concerns are not a priority.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Ron DeSantis’ general counsel claimed that race can be ignored, even though using this data is a constitutional requirement.
—Daryl Campbell, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
The Other Bennet Sister BritBox, May 6 Hadlow’s continuation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice imagines the fortunes of Mary Bennet, aka the boring (though not entirely ignored) one.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
Complaints about transgender students playing sports and using girls’ bathrooms at school had been fast-tracked while cases of racial harassment of Black students last year were ignored.
—Charles Ornstein, ProPublica, 30 Apr. 2026
Shared spaces were left messy, personal belongings spread throughout the house, decor rearranged and boundaries ignored.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignored
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The prime minister subsequently reported to Parliament that British investigators had found sufficient reason not to appoint Mandelson as ambassador but that Foreign Office personnel disregarded this advice and pushed him through to the office.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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In choosing Love, the Cardinals disregarded conventional wisdom that quality running backs can be plucked much later in the draft and at a much lower cost.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Smaller cities within the county often have different transit needs and challenges, and greater representation can help ensure those perspectives are not overlooked in a system of this size.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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But the bigger story should not be overlooked.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Cinematographer Guillermo Garza shoots neglected settings like fine art, embracing the grime.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2026
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An El Segundo father says that he was arrested in early March for taking matters into his own hands by installing stop signs and repainting a neglected and dangerous intersection.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Someone forgot to tell Cherie DeVaux.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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In case anyone forgot, pierogies are dumplings, too.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
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Talking to Vogue, Lauren Sánchez Bezos explained the inspiration behind her Schiaparelli gown.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Other factors, such as a decline in physical activity and hormonal shifts, play a role, Collen explained.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Hand creams are often a forgotten but very important part of any anti-aging routine, especially during the cooler months.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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The term separation of powers has become a quaint concept from a forgotten Constitution.—
Carolyn Cavecche,
Oc Register,
22 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Celtics missed their next four shots, and the 76ers pushed it to 105-98 on a pair of free throws by Maxey.—
Kyle Hightower,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Here is the part that often gets missed.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
Verb
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The president pardoned Giuliani for the attempt to overturn the 2020 election in November.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Trump pardoned him upon his election to his second term.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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“Ignored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignored. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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