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flouting

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verb

present participle of flout
as in disregarding
to ignore in a disrespectful manner an able-bodied motorist openly flouting the law and parking in a space reserved for the disabled

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Noun
  • Man Utd fans explain their song of defiance United fans have turned to Bonnie Tyler in a season of heartache Mikel Arteta, Arsenal Mikel Arteta has been reluctant to discuss his own musical tastes publicly.
    The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
  • The students and faculty who are protesting in peaceful defiance of these senseless and often cruel actions should be commended for their conviction.
    Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • From wearable devices to education services, these young trailblazers are solving global challenges with innovative products and platforms.
    Brianne Garrett, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Her Inner Message Approach® integrates Eastern wisdom with Western therapeutic techniques, helping clients transform emotional challenges into opportunities for growth.
    Lauren Carpenter, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • But sticking to a set of core values and not forgetting the mission and vision (while embracing growth) is key to keeping customers engaged and loyal.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Though May 11 — the date Mother’s Day falls on this year — might seem lightyears away, don’t grow too complacent and make the all-too-common mistake of forgetting to secure Mom, or the mother figure in your life, a gift until the very last moment.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The profits, in turn, are used to fund the rebellion.
    Nicolas Niarchos, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Tariffs meet South Korean domestic turmoil The tariff upheaval comes at an inopportune time as former President Yoon Suk Yeol stands in court to face charges of rebellion over his institution of martial law in December.
    Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 15 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Second, the complete disregard for the speed limit adds to a sense of lawlessness in our city.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Too often today this has not been the case, as calls for impeachment of judges for decisions the Executive disfavors and exhortations to disregard court orders sadly illustrate.
    TIME Staff, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Flouting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flouting. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

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