1
as in forgets
to fail to give proper attention to
ignoring your health now will haunt you further down the road
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in forgives
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ignores
The notion that Related is a rapacious developer being handed a giveaway ignores the history.
—
Peter Peyser, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
The authors take aim at TRIPS and TRIPS-Plus agreements by stressing the dangers of a colonialism of information that ignores individual countries’ political and economic circumstances.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
American history either ignores or stereotypes Indigenous peoples for the purpose of legitimating the US.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 2026
But this framing ignores the modern household balance sheet.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
That critique also conveniently ignores how much of the existing media landscape was built on government largesse.
—Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 19 Apr. 2026
In other words, the life-writer cannot take a doggedly factual approach that ignores a whole layer of emotional and imaginative experience.
—Sara Wheeler, Big Think, 17 Apr. 2026
Nel ignores the concern of her sister (Maja Michnacka) and breaks a date with her ex (Agata Trzebuchowska) to hang with Bethany instead.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Congress typically ignores them and grinds out changes in spending and taxes according to its own priorities, in its own good time.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Peter Peyser, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
The authors take aim at TRIPS and TRIPS-Plus agreements by stressing the dangers of a colonialism of information that ignores individual countries’ political and economic circumstances.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
American history either ignores or stereotypes Indigenous peoples for the purpose of legitimating the US.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 2026
But this framing ignores the modern household balance sheet.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
That critique also conveniently ignores how much of the existing media landscape was built on government largesse.
—Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 19 Apr. 2026
In other words, the life-writer cannot take a doggedly factual approach that ignores a whole layer of emotional and imaginative experience.
—Sara Wheeler, Big Think, 17 Apr. 2026
Nel ignores the concern of her sister (Maja Michnacka) and breaks a date with her ex (Agata Trzebuchowska) to hang with Bethany instead.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Congress typically ignores them and grinds out changes in spending and taxes according to its own priorities, in its own good time.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignores
Verb
-
On the night of a fundraiser at the club, Josh forgets his wallet and Austin and Ashley are tasked with returning it, walking in at the end of a heated argument between Josh and Lindsay — a fight that reaches a violent climax that Ashley films on her phone.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
-
Well, for one, Josh forgets the date of his wife’s birthday.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
While The Pitt forgives and empathizes with Robby’s flaws, Robby is not called on to extend that empathy to others.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
-
There is no blanket federal program that automatically forgives credit card debt simply because someone is a veteran.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
In a review that gave the movie three stars out of four, USA Today's Melissa Ruggieri praised Jaafar's performance while noting that the movie neglects to explore the more controversial aspects of the singer's life.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
-
The court’s framing of free speech also neglects the real-world evidence.—
A.J. Russo,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Its Southern-style porch overlooks the ocean as well as the property’s butterfly garden, giving the space an extra boost of romance.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
-
The neighborhood/area Le Negresco overlooks the Promenade des Anglais, a four-mile stretch from the airport to Old Town along the water, lined with hotels and restaurants and the Casino de Nice.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Helmed by Executive Chef Elly Wentworth (a one-to-watch having shimmied over from stalwart restaurant, the Angel in Dartmouth), Fowlescombe’s kitchen disregards old-world hotel dining with its stiff formalities, along with the frothy alchemy of the Michelin set.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
-
Today, a president disregards assessments that proved to be right, and the predictable comes to pass.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
As if that wasn't enough, the hospital is also in lockdown due to an active shooter, as Maddie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) explains in the heart-pounding promo.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
-
Rhone explains why that changed.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
1 May 2026
Verb
-
This is a good quarterback room that should be able to keep the ship afloat if Prescott misses a small amount of time.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
-
Nutritional Benefits Beyond Protein Focusing only on protein misses what mushrooms actually do well.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The bulls claim that trend justifies today’s valuations, and that EPS can keep rolling in double-digits while national income trudges at a nominal 5% or so.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
-
For those willing to make the trip, the standard of care justifies every mile.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ignores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignores. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
