1
as in to forget
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 to forgive
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 ignore
And that suggestion was ignored or ridiculed or something.
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John Russell, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Seeped in longing and lush keyboard lines, Amor Elefante’s music was simply too beautiful to ignore.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025
Some had been wanted for years, even decades, but extradition requests had gone ignored, the department said.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Since your more subtle indications were ignored, a sharper second attempt, Miss Manners believes, was warranted.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
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John Russell, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Seeped in longing and lush keyboard lines, Amor Elefante’s music was simply too beautiful to ignore.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025
Some had been wanted for years, even decades, but extradition requests had gone ignored, the department said.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Since your more subtle indications were ignored, a sharper second attempt, Miss Manners believes, was warranted.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignore
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Gone but not forgotten: Lizzy Caplan is opening up about that Gambit movie that never was, and her honest thoughts on it getting scrapped.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Items in the collab, to be released March 7, include caps with Murakami’s signature, colorful, smiling flowers, clothing, and—not to be forgotten—an all-American favorite collector’s item: baseball cards.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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According to data from Statista, the average amount of student debt forgiven by the PSLF program was $63,826 per borrower.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Rather than setting yourself up for more hurt feelings, do your best to forgive your parents for their favoritism and live your life.—
Harriette Cole,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Such attitudes disregard the hard realities of life in the United States for certain Americans.—
K. Ward Cummings,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2025
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Both sides have disregarded ecological concerns with Russians attacking the ruins of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor and the Ukrainians destroying the Nord Stream pipeline.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Photo : The Hover Bureau The breakfast nook overlooks Little Sarasota Bay.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2025
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Some vulnerabilities can be overlooked without a proper prioritization system, leading to risks like data breaches.—
Vytautas Kaziukonis,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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However, many companies still get this equation wrong, overspending on traditional brand campaigns while neglecting the actual product experience.—
Amit Ashkenazi,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The National Arboretum, long unjustly neglected, deserves a prominent place in the Fourth of July celebrations of 2026.—
Michael Brickman,
National Review,
2 Mar. 2025
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Huntsville Police Sergeant Christopher Jackson explained how the law specifically targets those who deliberately modify their vehicles to be louder.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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To ensure that everyone gets a fair chance in the H-1B lottery season, the H-1B modernization rule explained that only one entry will be accepted per individual.—
Sophie Alcorn,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Inflation Trends The FOMC had been hoping inflation would trend closer to its 2% annual target to justify further rate cuts.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is a standout premium credit card with plenty of luxury perks and statement credits to justify its annual fee.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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While once seen as a sign of artistry, method acting had a rocky several years, with figures such as Succession’s Brian Cox decrying it and, seemingly, some of the public kicking back against its excesses, which is often used to excuse bad behavior.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The judge did not say why the juror, who owns a truck repair business, was excused.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Ignore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignore. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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