pretermit

verb

Definition of pretermitnext
as in to ignore

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pretermit
  1. ignore
  2. disregard
  3. omit
  4. forget
  5. slight
  6. neglect
  7. fail
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  • There is so much going on in all of our lives but far too much beauty in this world to ignore.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Many structures are built with substandard materials and safety regulations are frequently ignored to reduce costs.
    — Riaz Khan, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of ignore
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  • These potential lines of attack are applicable to DeWine’s order, which authorizes colleges in his state to disregard NCAA rules.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • For the first time in decades, immigration authorities could disregard those protections and more freely arrest, detain and deport immigrant victims.
    — Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of disregard
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  • Renault’s structural cell-to-pack engineering mitigates this by omitting internal packaging, slipping more power directly into the vehicle floor.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Others omitted information about reconsideration and waiver rights.
    — Ray R. Harris, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of omit
Verb
  • And don't forget the phones belonging to parents or older relatives.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Gone but not forgotten Tributes from friends and colleagues have poured in across the Internet since Gray’s death was announced.
    — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of forget
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  • Yet what follows is an extended list of ethical sins, with a focus on the sins of abusive speech, such as slandering, slurring, slighting and smearing the reputations of others.
    — Reuven Kimelman, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The other four QBs peaked inside the top 10 last season, so they’ve all been slighted to a degree with the initial rankings of 2026.
    — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of slight
Verb
  • Despite this, Shannon Amos says her father’s his caregivers neglected to seek treatment for 13 hours.
    — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Shelton said the property was purchased in 2018 and was overgrown and neglected after sitting for years.
    — Rashad Williams, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of neglect
Verb
  • Since then, multiple efforts to phase out or ban horse carriages have failed.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The exchange of threats comes as Saudi Arabia investigates why its air defenses failed to intercept a barrage of missiles and drones fired by the Houthis.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
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“Pretermit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pretermit. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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