1
as in forgets
to fail to give proper attention to
ignoring your health now will haunt you further down the road
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as in forgives
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 ignores
But that argument ignores the structure of the program.
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Demetrius Atsalis, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
All pitchers agree that the guy holding the bat generates crucial data that a pitcher ignores at his peril.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The problem to which Davidson is simply blind, or intentionally ignores, is Israel’s conduct in Gaza, where even Palestinian journalists have been killed, and now Lebanon and Iran.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
The consequences of this project — ranging from water depletion and traffic congestion to permanent environmental degradation — will be borne by those in the immediate vicinity, yet the current system ignores this reality.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
Discord, confident as ever, ignores this warning.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2026
Repeatedly promoting the scientific but impractical viewpoint of neurologists and sleep experts completely ignores how humans live in the real world.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2026
For Jaree, that framing ignores time scarcity, food deserts, or financial strain.
—Michelle Beadle Holder, SELF, 16 Mar. 2026
The Times writer also ignores other aspects of the Iranian threat.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
Demetrius Atsalis, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
All pitchers agree that the guy holding the bat generates crucial data that a pitcher ignores at his peril.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The problem to which Davidson is simply blind, or intentionally ignores, is Israel’s conduct in Gaza, where even Palestinian journalists have been killed, and now Lebanon and Iran.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
The consequences of this project — ranging from water depletion and traffic congestion to permanent environmental degradation — will be borne by those in the immediate vicinity, yet the current system ignores this reality.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
Discord, confident as ever, ignores this warning.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2026
Repeatedly promoting the scientific but impractical viewpoint of neurologists and sleep experts completely ignores how humans live in the real world.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2026
For Jaree, that framing ignores time scarcity, food deserts, or financial strain.
—Michelle Beadle Holder, SELF, 16 Mar. 2026
The Times writer also ignores other aspects of the Iranian threat.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignores
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But this is also another layer of always-on surveillance that never forgets and never gives you the benefit of the doubt.—
Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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An adult who constantly misses deadlines, forgets important obligations and feels chronically overwhelmed might be dealing with workplace burnout, a severe anxiety disorder or undiagnosed ADHD.—
Deldhy Nicolás Moya Sánchez,
The Conversation,
16 Mar. 2026
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There is no blanket federal program that automatically forgives credit card debt simply because someone is a veteran.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Sinnott forgives his parents, and parents today who waver on vaccination.—
Arthur Allen,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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But that lower average neglects the fact that fire private IIs have a higher floor salary, at $65,300, and drivers make more than the PII ceiling within the police department, at $79,000.—
Lucas Finton,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
18 Feb. 2026
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Like many others in his community, Awad believes the Israeli government intentionally neglects crime perpetrated against Palestinian citizens.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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At the multi-level Red Bull Mirage that overlooks the Quasar Stage, Nobu will offer a reservation-only omakase counter.—
Senior Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Outside, an infinity pool overlooks the coastline alongside fire features and a professional-grade outdoor kitchen.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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The plan also totally disregards the historical and religious sites in the Strip.—
Hussein Ibish,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the letter, Wicker said the facility would not generate economic return, would place significant strain on local resources and disregards the concerns of the community.—
Jack Armstrong,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Feb. 2026
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That distinction naturally explains why Saturn's rings are composed almost entirely of water ice, with very little rock, the study notes.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Fig, meanwhile, has drunk the Kool-Aid entirely, Shipp explains.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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Moreover, most studies recorded insurance status only at the time of diagnosis, which misses changes that happen during treatment.—
Rhonda Winegar,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Birdfy misses most often when a bird is too close to the camera, poorly lit, or facing away from the camera.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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This justifies using the average premium SVOD churn rate, even though Paramount+ has traditionally fallen short of it.—
Andrew Root,
Sportico.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The constraint, Dolci says, is not audience demand – the performance of existing screens more than justifies expansion – but the availability of suitable sites.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Ignores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignores. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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