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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
  • The look is in stark defiance of a proliferating security mentality in schools to stop active shooters.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
  • The Pakistan Crescent Collective made a triumphant return to the Cannes Film Market this week, presenting a powerhouse panel that positioned filmmaking as an act of creative defiance against decades of limiting stereotypes.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • These include the need for practical life skills, preparation for a fast-changing future, the challenge of managing screen time, the importance of affordability, and the search for learning experiences that build direction and self-esteem.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 22 May 2025
  • Molinar explained in-depth the three parts of the instructional framework: first teach; demonstration of learning; and reteach and challenge.
    Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 May 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 rebellion ramps up, but not without struggle, sacrifice, and Serena's help.
    EW.com, EW.com, 20 May 2025
  • In 1998, people all over the country commemorated the rebellion, though the sectarian divisions and the violence of the Troubles loomed large.
    Joseph Patrick Kelly, The Conversation, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • Agencies may not conduct large-scale reorganizations and reductions in force in blatant disregard of Congress's mandates, and a president may not initiate large-scale executive branch reorganization without partnering with Congress.
    Melissa Quinn May 23, CBS News, 23 May 2025
  • So who is to blame for this callous disregard of patient’s and her family’s grief?
    Brea Baker, Refinery29, 22 May 2025
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“Flouting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flouting. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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