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
Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
But the sheriff's office that operates the jail ignored the detainer, releasing Ruiz into the public without notifying ICE.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Conclusion While the benefits of AI in cybersecurity are undeniable, its dual-use nature as both a protective tool and a potential threat cannot be ignored.
—Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This is not to say that the IEA’s forecast of oil demand peaking before 2030 is wrong or should be ignored.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The episode in question centers on a boy who is ignored by everyone around him except for a girl who turns out to be a ghost.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Defendant banks also ignored complaints that could have prevented further fraud and failed to investigate complaints properly, according to the suit.
—Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
The Teamsters say workers at Amazon are striking at seven delivery stations in Southern California, San Francisco, New York City, Atlanta and Skokie, Illinois, because the company ignored a Sunday deadline the union had set for contract negotiations.
—CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
Unlike online rhetoric, Chloe isn’t ignored at all.
—Ryan Easby, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
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Firmware updates, essential for patching vulnerabilities and enhancing router functionality, are also largely ignored.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
But the sheriff's office that operates the jail ignored the detainer, releasing Ruiz into the public without notifying ICE.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Conclusion While the benefits of AI in cybersecurity are undeniable, its dual-use nature as both a protective tool and a potential threat cannot be ignored.
—Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This is not to say that the IEA’s forecast of oil demand peaking before 2030 is wrong or should be ignored.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The episode in question centers on a boy who is ignored by everyone around him except for a girl who turns out to be a ghost.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Defendant banks also ignored complaints that could have prevented further fraud and failed to investigate complaints properly, according to the suit.
—Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
The Teamsters say workers at Amazon are striking at seven delivery stations in Southern California, San Francisco, New York City, Atlanta and Skokie, Illinois, because the company ignored a Sunday deadline the union had set for contract negotiations.
—CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
Unlike online rhetoric, Chloe isn’t ignored at all.
—Ryan Easby, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignored
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In the century that followed, amputation remained a neglected area of medicine.Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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The business owners hoped to revitalize a neglected commercial stretch.Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
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Father of the bride forgot something very important An amusing story from England showed that mistakes can happen to anyone – even on one of the most important days of someone's life.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
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All of those visual elements and I completely forgot about the engine.New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
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Speaking with journalists last month, captain Ryan Yates explained an injury-free pre-season was also crucial.Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Actually, what the Magic are doing does need to be explained.Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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One effective strategy, according to LifeLock, is the SCAN method, which guides you on what to check for when using an ATM or other unattended POS terminals.Marley Malenfant, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
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Never leave candles unattended, and be sure to keep them a a stable surface — at least 12 inches from flammable materials.Terri Williams, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Joel Eriksson Ek, who has missed the past 10 games, should return soon after the upcoming break.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Italian American Christmas Eve tradition is believed to have originated with immigrants from southern Italy who missed the abundant seafood of the area.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Scott, who considers Stiller both his boss and a friend, justified the show’s painstaking development process as necessary for quality control.Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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The South Korean military regime justified its violence toward its own citizens by using the threat of North Korea as a rationale.Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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Uncovering a Forgotten History The discovery was initiated by a 1930s agricultural report referencing untended land filled with graves and trees—an area unsuitable for cultivation.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Family claims infection developed from untended surgical wound The claims at the center of the deal relate to Johnson’s stay at the Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation, which Newsweek in September named one of Texas’ best physical rehabilitation hospitals that year.Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 29 June 2024
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According to the nonprofit, Kristin Davis found the abandoned and weak elephant calf while on a trip near Kenya's Chyulu Hills.Kelli Bender, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
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Seen in a video that moves through the abandoned and disarrayed hallways of the pediatric intensive care unit at Al-Nasr Children’s Hospital in northern Gaza were several babies whose unattended bodies lay on separate hospital beds.Yasmine Salam, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2023
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“Ignored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignored. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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