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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Adams was excused from appearing at future proceedings.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
21 Feb. 2025 -
LaFleur suggests excusing yourself to go to the bathroom.—
Theresa Tamkins,
SELF,
21 Feb. 2025
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But in the 1990s, when social practice art was gaining traction within European museums (especially in the United Kingdom), most Latin American institutions were ignoring that development, which remained limited to underground networks.—
Fabiola Iza,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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And no, not because Disney is ignoring him or passing him over.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Inflation Trends The FOMC had been hoping inflation would trend closer to its 2% annual target to justify further rate cuts.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is a standout premium credit card with plenty of luxury perks and statement credits to justify its annual fee.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Listen to this article DFL lawmakers from Eagan and Rochester are teaming up with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison again for a bill that would set aside money to buy, then forgive, Minnesotans’ medical debt.—
Dené K. Dryden,
Twin Cities,
20 Feb. 2025
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Borrowers who want any chance at having their loans forgiven through PSLF should stick with federal loans, Conesa says, as private loans are ineligible.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
19 Feb. 2025
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Fact check: Post misrepresents satirical petition as $1 trillion offer for California Heusgen debunked the claim in the Facebook post in a Feb. 17 X post, explaining that his show of emotion was related to his retirement as chairman, not Vance's statements.—
Hannah Hudnall,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Last week, the Civilian Oversight Commission held a special meeting to discuss weighing in on the case by submitting a legal filing known as an amicus brief, which would explain for the appeals court why commissioners say the case has impeded their work.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Walking amidst the ancient olive trees in this scenic hilltop park overlooking the sea provides a glimpse into the past and the enduring legacy of Greek civilization.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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An infinity pool with an incredible bar overlooking a quaint, private beach?—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
21 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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“Gloss (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gloss%20%28over%29. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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