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as in disrepair
the state of being unattended to or not cared for
for years the barn sat in neglect until one day it finally fell down
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as in negligence
the nonperformance of an assigned or expected action
your ongoing neglect of your health is going to land you in the hospital someday
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as in to ignore
to fail to give proper attention to
as usual the news media neglected the real issues of the campaign and focused on personalities
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as in to forget
to leave undone or unattended to especially through carelessness
I've neglected my garden, and now it's overgrown with weeds
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as in to fail
to miss the opportunity or obligation
conveniently, the job applicant neglected to mention his criminal record
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Recent Examples of neglect
Rachel Hale, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
These schools are often the only steady resource in communities facing systemic neglect.
—Anne Tressler, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2025
Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2025
But Clippers point guard James Harden neglected to box out Gordon, Denver’s consummate junkyard dog of a power forward who had accepted Harden’s invite to throw hands earlier in the game.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Proponents of protective parenting argue free-range parenting increases the risk children encounter danger and can result in neglect when children are improperly supervised.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
These schools are often the only steady resource in communities facing systemic neglect.
—Anne Tressler, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
Now-former Chairman Drew Kromer faced criticism and calls for resignation over a staffer’s departure and allegations the party neglected African American voters.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2025
But Clippers point guard James Harden neglected to box out Gordon, Denver’s consummate junkyard dog of a power forward who had accepted Harden’s invite to throw hands earlier in the game.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neglect
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Allowed to crumble into disrepair by its owners, the Meruelo family, the famous hotel was ordered demolished by the city as a hazardous structure.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
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Public water systems across the country have been falling into disrepair in recent decades due to aging and sometimes dangerous infrastructure, as cities with lead water pipes have discovered.—
Jeremy Orr,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2025
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McClanahan has accused Stab’s of a civil rights violation, discrimination and negligence.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The negligence, wrongful death lawsuit was filed in Miami-Dade County court Monday, and the family held a press conference Tuesday morning with their lawyer, Miami crime victim attorney Michael Haggard of the Haggard Law Firm, in a field across the street from Southpoint Crossing.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Murrow perspective allows Clooney and Heslov to ignore the actual Communist contamination of both the media and the government.—
Armond White,
National Review,
30 Apr. 2025
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Soviet citizens in the 1980s could no longer ignore the glaring differences between the utopian promises of communism and the reality of an autocratic and incompetent regime.—
Margaret MacMillan,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2025
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Despite the riveting plot, the author teases to PEOPLE that her main character is going to be the aspect of the novel that readers aren’t likely to forget.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Just don’t forget to include a personalized card with your cash gift of any amount!—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Dix’s conclusion is easily seen in the lives of famous entrepreneurs who failed at various times in their lives.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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After having pulled through a dramatic home price correction over the past couple of years, the former pandemic boomtown of Austin, Texas, is now navigating even more troubled waters, as buyers scared off by brewing economic uncertainty are failing to show up for the city's growing housing supply.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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While many assume lack of credit is the main barrier to success, CEO Daniel Bradley emphasizes a deeper truth: cash flow issues—not just access to capital—are often the root cause of business failure.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Stories of failure on both sides of the debate are prevalent.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
Verb
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There are no do-overs once a party willfully disregards a court order.—
Mike Scarcella,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Some believe Trump/Musk disregard the constitution and due process.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Neglect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neglect. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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