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as in forgetting
to fail to give proper attention to
ignoring your health now will haunt you further down the road
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2
as in forgiving
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 disregard
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Recent Examples of ignoring
Matt Emma, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Jeremiah has been ignoring Conrad’s texts, including a recent message wishing him a Happy Thanksgiving.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Edebiri gracefully responded when Polidoro directed a question regarding those matters specifically at Roberts, 57, and Garfield, 42, and the reporter was subsequently caught in controversy for seemingly ignoring the actress.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Leavitt accused media outlets of ignoring the story, but it was covered by national outlets including CNN, PBS and CBS News, among others, in recent days.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Critics have blasted Judge Stokes for ignoring his past and releasing him despite clear warning signs.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2025
For Democrats, ignoring that relationship is politically dangerous.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025
As his profile began to grow on Grand Cayman, Santor became known for securing the best tables at restaurants and riding a scooter through island traffic, blithely ignoring suggestions to put on a helmet.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The two recall ignoring all the beautiful landscapes and wild buffalo out the window the entire time, hunkering down in their notebook to write the song.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
But being cautious doesn’t mean ignoring the risks.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Jeremiah has been ignoring Conrad’s texts, including a recent message wishing him a Happy Thanksgiving.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Edebiri gracefully responded when Polidoro directed a question regarding those matters specifically at Roberts, 57, and Garfield, 42, and the reporter was subsequently caught in controversy for seemingly ignoring the actress.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Leavitt accused media outlets of ignoring the story, but it was covered by national outlets including CNN, PBS and CBS News, among others, in recent days.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Critics have blasted Judge Stokes for ignoring his past and releasing him despite clear warning signs.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2025
For Democrats, ignoring that relationship is politically dangerous.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025
As his profile began to grow on Grand Cayman, Santor became known for securing the best tables at restaurants and riding a scooter through island traffic, blithely ignoring suggestions to put on a helmet.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The two recall ignoring all the beautiful landscapes and wild buffalo out the window the entire time, hunkering down in their notebook to write the song.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignoring
Verb
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Those who say Tepper could never own a winning team conveniently are forgetting about Charlotte FC, which also won a game in the MLS playoffs in 2024.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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Down the hall, history teacher Kyle Scarbrough talked with high schoolers about the dangers of forgetting history, drawing on examples from the Book of Judges.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, the world of management is not as forgiving.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The loose, forgiving silhouettes will keep you comfortable and chic from takeoff to landing, while high-quality fabrics make every purchase well worth the investment.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Packer was charged with one count of animal attack resulting from owner's disregard for human life, a felony, the spokesperson said.—
Jessie DiMartino,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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If that fact alone doesn’t outrage you, consider what this disregard of constitutional rights means for you.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ayala plainly accused Johnson of disregarding the city's police officers, saying the mayor only cares when there's a camera in front of him or when an officer is injured or killed in the line of duty.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Legislators drew the latest maps in 2021, disregarding a proposal from the commission.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The only other sound came from the two mammoth screens overlooking the parking lot, broadcasting entertainment for those sitting on the restaurant balcony.—
Joe Joyce,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The beach club on Freier’s 367-foot Renaissance has everything a seafarer needs for a good time, including a dining area with a large six-seat table, multiple lounges overlooking a sizable screen, and a fancy bar with plenty of space for your crew.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Yet America’s system is transactional, rewarding affluence while neglecting the very conditions that produce disease.—
Stan Chu Ilo,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Without a doubt, this look prioritizes comfort without neglecting style, just as it was done decades ago.—
Michel Mejía,
Glamour,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The film opens just as its predecessor ended, with a handy recap explaining how Ne Zha and his angelic counterpart, Ao Bing, ended up in need of bodily reincarnation.—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Amorim has been clearer and more consistent in explaining his tactical ideas and vision for the future.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Nassau County police first received a description of the person who was fatally struck on the parkway and then received a call from Christopher's school roughly 15 minutes later about a missing boy, detective Tracey Cabey tells PEOPLE.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The same words apply to the title character at the film‘s center, the inscrutable and seemingly unscrupulous Hedda Gabler (a magnetic Tessa Thompson), here yanked firmly from the late 20th century setting of Henrik Ibsen’s iconic play into the ’50s, and not missing a single trick along the way.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Ignoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignoring. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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