BLANKED Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

blanked

verb

past tense of blank

as in ignored

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Neighbors said their complaints about the empty lot were ignored for years until a fire burned part of the property and neighbor Kayt Miranda's garage early on Wednesday morning.

— Joy Benedict, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
The stock that spent two years being ignored by the same investors who loaded up on Hilton and Marriott is now having its moment.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of ignored

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Texas law requires certain professionals who have reasonable cause to believe a child has been abused or neglected to report the suspicion within 24 hours.

— Doug Myers, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
The recent transformation has breathed new life into the space, elevating it from neglected to polished while preserving its architectural roots.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of neglected

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Right tackle Luke Goedeke tore his plantar fascia and suffered a severe foot contusion, and missed six games.

— Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Bell, a fourth-round draft pick after his record-breaking senior year at UConn, missed the first two preseason games with a groin injury but starred in his debut against the Pittsburgh Steelers at the brand new Highmark Stadium on Thursday night.

— Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of missed

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Tomlin played the brilliant Violet Newstead, a widow who was passed over for a promotion despite being the most qualified person for the job.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
Painter, who had been passed over for a rotation spot in late July so the Phillies could try a 32-year-old rookie named Brian Keller, returned to the majors a few days before the trade deadline in what could have been a mere cameo.

— Matt Gelb, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of passed over

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