misremember

verb

Definition of misremembernext
as in to ignore

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Recent Examples of misremember Instead, this reboot might be misremembered as a direct-to-video curio — or rediscovered as a bad cult object destined to give some idiot cinephile alcohol poisoning. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026 As my parents have aged, my father has been misremembering things or making wrong assumptions. — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2025 Baby Boomers also tend to misremember seeing bloody scenes of battle. — Time, 20 Sep. 2025 Thus, for the 100th anniversary of Phantom, Rolls-Royce delicately recreated the myth, placing a Phantom in pool water in England, with photographers and videographers there to ensure that it wouldn’t be misremembered, like Keith Moon. — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for misremember
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misremember
  1. ignore
  2. forget
  3. disregard
  4. neglect
  5. slight
  6. pass over
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  • But that didn’t stop him from taping interviews on Wednesday with various Chicago television newscasts from his downtown Chicago state office while ignoring follow-up requests from the Tribune.
    — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Where Raphael’s infant Christ is plump, acquiescent, docile, Cassatt’s children squirm, resist, and ignore authority.
    — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of ignore
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  • And by lunch, the bloody tableau has been forgotten, right on time for the arrival of Robert Mallory, the new student Susan had warned the others about.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
  • While Collins tries to refocus the conversation back on his conservative agenda, Democrats are working hard to ensure voters don’t forget about the drama.
    — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of forget
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  • Despite public pressure, ICE continues to instruct its private contractors to disregard state laws in its latest procurement documents.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In doing so, those members disregarded the professional recommendations and warnings of the superintendent, the chief financial officer, the finance team and the district’s chief legal counsel.
    — Angel Gutierrez, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of disregard
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  • Understanding these methods is crucial for tax compliance and cash flow and to avoid common mistakes like excessive draws or neglecting payroll registration.
    — AllBusiness, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • But the directive conspicuously neglects to mention local air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions associated with data centers.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of neglect
Verb
  • The poem is rife with open meanings; however, its principal question is important for anyone who has felt slighted or discouraged from conducting their lives with reverie.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
  • Luckily for Rhaena, Lady Jeyne is a pragmatist — and one who feels slighted by Rhaenyra.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026
Definition of slight
Verb
  • Some residents said the number of planes passing over their homes dropped from more than 20 per day to only a few.
    — Kenny Choi, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The former Washington Commanders starter is competing for the backup job behind Dak Prescott in what head coach Brian Schottenheimer declared an open competition, though Howell has thrown just 14 passes over the past two seasons.
    — Nick Harris. Story produced with AI assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026
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“Misremember.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misremember. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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