ignoring 1 of 2

noun

as in disregard

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verb

present participle of ignore
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
Noun
Strategic ignoring begins with recognizing that attention is not an unlimited asset, but a leadership resource. — Nick Leighton, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 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
The market isn't ignoring all this goodness at the moment, given Dell's rally is still respectable. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 All while ignoring the many examples of other big schools, like the Florida Gators, that have struggled to fill seats for noon games in August. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 If executives contradict each other about how emotional data should influence decisions, your teams will likely default to ignoring the system. — Dr. Nore Salman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 In its myopic focus to pay for tax cuts, the federal government is ignoring these great costs. — Abdullah Shihipar, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026 How experts can earn trust Experts cannot assume that others see them as trustworthy or that people will pay attention to them while ignoring sources who have demonstrated other aspects of trustworthiness. — John C. Besley, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 But doubling down on defensive moderate talking points and ignoring a disillusioned working class are no longer winnable strategies. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 First, legislative majorities overrode the Court, repeatedly ignoring its rulings and adjusting the number of Justices to prevent its interference. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 While largely ignoring the issue, the talking points encourage Republicans to blame high costs generally on Biden. — Steve Peoples, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignoring
  1. disregard
  2. forgetting
  3. forgiving
  4. disregarding
  5. overlooking
  6. neglecting
  7. explaining
  8. missing
Noun
  • He was booked into San Diego Central Jail on charges of felony evading a peace officer with wanton disregard for safety, obstructing or resisting a peace officer and driving under the influence of drugs, according to police.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • These statements show a total disregard for confidentiality, basic investigative standards and the seriousness of ethics violations.
    — Collin Corbett, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of disregard
Verb
  • Pizzini remembers forgetting Scooter was a puppet during her first Muppet collaboration in 2016.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The second mistake bridesmaids make is forgetting that the wedding isn’t about you.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of forgetting
Verb
  • The relentless pace of Line Sheet is forgiving for its author.
    — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Dark meat cooks more slowly, stays juicier, and is forgiving if temperatures fluctuate.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of forgiving
Verb
  • Ellison says that email was sent to the company's firearms compliance team, but a team member admitted to disregarding the email in a deposition.
    — Stephen Swanson, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The Fed focuses on underlying inflation, often disregarding volatile factors like tariffs or energy price swings, especially amidst the Iran War.
    — Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of disregarding
Verb
  • Organizations frequently prioritize a perfect match over assessing true capability, overlooking internal talent for development.
    — Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Japan never threatened after that, struggling as Martina mixed in fastballs and curveballs to oohs and ahs from the nearly 22,000 fans who packed the bleachers and steep hill overlooking the outfield.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of overlooking
Verb
  • Or if leadership got seduced by silhouette, movement and atmosphere, neglecting to marry the galleries to the overall concept.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • But instead of investing in stronger operational support, employee retention, or product supply chains, Cornell engaged in years of stock buybacks that failed to generate shareholder value, while neglecting the company’s serious problems.
    — Tejal Patel, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of neglecting
Verb
  • Before explaining what the technology can do, understand what the customer is trying to accomplish.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In the Situational Awareness fund move, Griffin sent investors a letter explaining Citadel’s stock actions with the AI company.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of explaining
Verb
  • Wilson was back on the practice field Sunday, despite missing much of training camp with an injury, and will likely open the season as Seattle’s third-string running back.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The death toll in last week’s devastating flooding in Nepal has risen to 903 people, officials said Monday, as the number of those listed as missing nearly doubled to 4,247.
    — Rudy Chinchilla, NBC news, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of missing

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