ignore
verb (used with object)
to refrain from noticing or recognizing.
ignoring
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present participleof ignore.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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A perfect marriage of horror and comedy, ‘Widow’s Bay’ reminds us that ignoring monsters won’t make them go away.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
Google was sued by Mexico over allegedly ignoring the country's requests not to rename the Gulf for US users.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
More pressure from Treasury could help keep them from ignoring it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
In the aftermath of World War II, Austria long presented itself as a victim of the Nazis, ignoring the complicity of many Austrians.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
It was like he had been standing for so long, ignoring the ache in his knees and ankles, and now, finally able to sit down, felt every pain at once.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
