1
as in to excuse
to make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses
I don't want to gloss over her misbehavior, but keep in mind that she's been under a lot of stress lately
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2
as in to ignore
to dismiss as of little importance
this biographer tends to gloss over his subject's many character flaws
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gloss (over)
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Taake isn’t the only Jan. 6 figure to find trouble waiting after being excused for actions on Jan. 6.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
28 Jan. 2025 -
But long before its behavior was excused by some Americans as a response to Western support for Ukraine, Russia was undermining American interests around the world.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2025
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But former Twitter employees say Musk sees laws, regulations and procedures as unnecessary speed bumps meant to be ignored.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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The Carmel Valley Community Planning Board is taking a stand against the San Diego Planning Commission’s recent approval of a new senior living development in Carmel Valley as members feel their input on the project’s impact on traffic and community character was ignored.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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The disregard is reciprocated, and equally justified in the other direction.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Feb. 2025
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Is that enough to justify a potential $400 price tag, though?—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
5 Feb. 2025
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But considering how integral he’s become to the cultural fabric, you could be forgiven for thinking he’s been ingrained in the hip-hop internet landscape forever.—
Damien Scott,
Billboard,
27 Jan. 2025
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The elastic waistband is forgiving, which makes this pair easy to slip on and replaces the typical drawstring closure.—
Alyssa Brascia,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Investigating the Link Between Cholesterol and Dementia Previous research has found a connection between cholesterol levels and cognitive health, Ryan explained.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
7 Feb. 2025
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Mark explained that some fabrics are better for business suits, others for leisure suits.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Coqui Water Park at El Conquistador Resort Fajardo, Puerto Rico All accommodations at El Conquistador Resort overlook the Caribbean Sea, and guests enjoy amenities like four pools, five restaurants and bars, an 18-hole golf course, and access to a private island.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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And yes, Inclusion also means overcoming past history where people of different races and nationalities were overlooked/ignored on the basis of racial stereotyping.—
Dr. Tony Lux,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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This opaqueness isn’t a flaw — if anything, more movies should resist explaining away the mysteries, however small, of their characters.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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This season, injuries explained away the rough start.—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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