BLINKED (AT) Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

blinked (at)

verb

past tense of blink (at)

as in ignored

to dismiss as of little importance the firm conviction that we should never blink at any instances of plagiarism, whether in academia or in commercial publishing

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That got ignored, as indicated by the five salmon packages, sitting in the walk-in cooler, still in the packaging and defrosted.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
The Villa Borghese is full of ancient marble statues, which Leo largely ignored.

— Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of ignored

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From Texas to beyond The couple initially considered limiting their contribution to Texas, Michael explained at the event, before deciding to expand the initiative nationwide.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Spagnuolo explained that the recognition is awarded only after a Chiefs victory, with the coaching staff putting together a highlight tape the following Saturday morning.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of explained

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Mississippi’s attorney general says a Senatobia police officer was justified in firing into a car during a shoplifting response, killing 1-year-old Kohen Wiley.

— Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
However, that valuation may be justified by strong earnings growth.

— Fred Imbert, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of justified

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Trump has resumed power, many of the January 6 rioters were pardoned, and misinformation is in the water.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026
Trump has pardoned or given commutations to at least 44 recipients within a year of their sentences who together account for over $270 million in financial obligations.

— Caren Morrison, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of pardoned

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