gloss over

verb

glossed over; glossing over; glosses over
Synonyms of gloss overnext
: to treat or describe (something, such as a serious problem or error) as if it were not important
He glossed over the accident.
The problems were ignored or glossed over.

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And with that, the media apparatus will gloss over the behind-the-scenes men and women who keep the churn going. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 24 July 2026 The National Park Service has quietly updated a Philadelphia historic site by installing controversial displays that critics say downplay the brutality of slavery and gloss over President George Washington's enslavement of people. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 21 July 2026 Some active kids glossed over at the lengthy speeches, some watched and listened attentively, eyes sparkling at the work that was put in to launch the league and at the possibility of playing professional soccer. — Pj Green july 11, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026 But the plan glossed over student use of AI and key guardrails around critical thinking. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gloss over

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“Gloss over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gloss%20over. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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