as in disregard
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1
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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Recent Examples of ignoring
Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026
Unfortunately, sometimes the brain is too efficient, leading us to cling to false information and unproductive habits while ignoring information that could clearly benefit us.
—Dr. Deepika Chopra, Flow Space, 16 June 2026
Keeping it simple Investors who hope to limit exposure to SpaceX are best off just sticking to basic investing principles and ignoring the single-stock volatility, experts told CNN.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Declaring victory for women investors while ignoring why women own less stock turns a gender difference into a gender war and misses the entire point.
—Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Otherwise, Maryland risks regulating only the visible surface of healthcare AI while ignoring the far more consequential infrastructure underneath it.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2026
So the notion of Moreau ignoring his family’s wishes and flying to Los Angeles to see his Devils isn’t novel.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
The city of Aledo is considering ordinances targeting e-bikes and golf carts following numerous complaints from residents that riders are ignoring traffic rules, running stop signs and disregarding pedestrians on sidewalks.
—Mary Ella Hastings
june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
The International Olympic Committee even allowed the 2022 Winter Olympics to take place in Beijing, China, ignoring human rights concerns for profit and global expansion.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
Noun
Addressing Modern Behavior Patterns Verification tools such as these address behavior patterns such as preemptive ignoring, digital curiosity, and selective responsiveness, all of which have become more common in recent years.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
Beloved actor Ron Perlman fully leans into trying to make the contestants fail this task by forcing eye contact, asking them polite questions, rebuking their bad manners in ignoring him, and even doggedly getting into their personal space.
—Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026
Unfortunately, sometimes the brain is too efficient, leading us to cling to false information and unproductive habits while ignoring information that could clearly benefit us.
—Dr. Deepika Chopra, Flow Space, 16 June 2026
Keeping it simple Investors who hope to limit exposure to SpaceX are best off just sticking to basic investing principles and ignoring the single-stock volatility, experts told CNN.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Declaring victory for women investors while ignoring why women own less stock turns a gender difference into a gender war and misses the entire point.
—Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Otherwise, Maryland risks regulating only the visible surface of healthcare AI while ignoring the far more consequential infrastructure underneath it.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2026
So the notion of Moreau ignoring his family’s wishes and flying to Los Angeles to see his Devils isn’t novel.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
The city of Aledo is considering ordinances targeting e-bikes and golf carts following numerous complaints from residents that riders are ignoring traffic rules, running stop signs and disregarding pedestrians on sidewalks.
—Mary Ella Hastings
june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
The International Olympic Committee even allowed the 2022 Winter Olympics to take place in Beijing, China, ignoring human rights concerns for profit and global expansion.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignoring
Noun
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What makes the Olsen twins stand out from that era is their complete disregard for those conventions.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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To then have individuals exploit that tragedy for personal gain demonstrates a complete disregard for basic human decency.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Still, there are some smart, well-meaning voices of caution who warn Democrats against forgetting their scruples.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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Many homeowners also expect instant results, forgetting that soft-wash treatments often continue working for several weeks after application.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The headline number holds and the news headlines are forgiving, but the real cost lands further up on higher storage buyers.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The elastic waistband is forgiving (especially post-resort buffet), and the wide legs allow airflow, even in hot climates.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
Verb
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But the market might be disregarding risks and moving on more enthusiasm than reality, analysts noted.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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The city of Aledo is considering ordinances targeting e-bikes and golf carts following numerous complaints from residents that riders are ignoring traffic rules, running stop signs and disregarding pedestrians on sidewalks.—
Mary Ella Hastings
June 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The open mid-modern tropical common area is equipped with two communal tables overlooking a tower of bamboo and an open kitchen where Ayurvedic meals are prepared, including daily teas made by an in-house herbalist.—
Sandra Guzmán,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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His dream family apartment overlooking the Mediterranean Sea was a heap of rubble and shattered glass.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Dolin notes that many caregivers begin neglecting their own health, relationships and self-care routines.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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Chelsea was arrested three times between September and November 2024 in Wisconsin, beginning with a September 2024 arrest on multiple felony charges, including neglecting a child and possession of methamphetamine.—
Anna Myers,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Elena witnessed the argument and tried explaining to Moshe their concerns about previous squatters in the building.—
Olivia Bensimon,
Curbed,
17 June 2026
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In November, Rashada posted a tutorial video to his Instagram account explaining the claims-buying process, which led to a flood of referrals over next several months.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Ohtani returned to the lineup for the Dodgers’ 7-1 win against the White Sox, after exiting the game Thursday at Pittsburgh and missing Friday‘s game because of inflammation in his left knee.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Police responded to the theft on Friday night, and while footwear was among the items stolen, none of the missing equipment was considered essential for the team to play.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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“Ignoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignoring. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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