as in absolving
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as in ignoring
to dismiss as of little importance
he is too quick to condone his friend's faults
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condoning
Verb
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See video … WATCH RAYMOND ARROYO – Biden rewarded murderers while ignoring the innocent and their families.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024 -
But should investors really be ignoring small caps in 2025?—
Bret Kenwell,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The tips included having regular date nights, prioritizing open communication, forgiving each other and seeking professional help from a therapist when needed.—
Kelsey Lentz,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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The changes included canceling liens placed on more than 11,000 homes to collect on unpaid medical bills and forgiving the debt tied to those liens.—
Nate Trela,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Most post-presidency books are about people touting their successes and justifying things deemed mistakes.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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In 2002, the Nobel committee finally amended its error, justifying it, in part, because Carter had criticized the Bush Administration’s invasion of Iraq.—
Lawrence Wright,
The New Yorker,
29 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The company has not issued a press release explaining the issue and an email was not immediately returned, Associated Press reported.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Dolphins still have a 12 percent chance of making the playoffs, but Calais Campbell was in the locker room Sunday explaining how he might be released to sign with a contender once the postseason elimination becomes official.—
Josh Kendall,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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That agreement also requires prosecutors to implement new policies to prevent the misuse of informants, maintain records and audits, and to disclose exculpatory evidence to criminal defendants involving snitches.—
Salvador Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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An investigation found the FBI and New York Police Department withheld potentially exculpatory evidence at trial.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
21 Nov. 2024
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“Condoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condoning. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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