as in to ignore
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Recent Examples of owe
As far as long range, remember that the Heat still owe Charlotte a first-round pick either in 2027 or 2028.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Unison estimates the Kanes owe between $178,038 and $278,618 as of March 31, the lawsuit said.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
In cases like my fantasy league, in which multiple people owe me money, there are a few dos and don'ts, says Diane Gottsman, a national etiquette expert and owner of the Protocol School of Texas.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
He’s estimated to owe $56,000 in back taxes, according to the release.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Unison estimates the Kanes owe between $178,038 and $278,618 as of March 31, the lawsuit said.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
In cases like my fantasy league, in which multiple people owe me money, there are a few dos and don'ts, says Diane Gottsman, a national etiquette expert and owner of the Protocol School of Texas.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
He’s estimated to owe $56,000 in back taxes, according to the release.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for owe
ignore
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The federal judge in that case ruled that a jury could find that State Farm had acted in bad faith if the plaintiffs' lawyers demonstrated that the company ignored certain kinds of hail damage.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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In crush, puncture, and saw tests, the battery produced no smoke or flames – a safety profile that's hard to ignore.—
Omar Kardoudi
April 28,
New Atlas,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Owe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owe. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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