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as in to ignore
to dismiss as of little importance
refused to whitewash the governor's chronic disregard for the truth
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as in to excuse
to make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses
don't try to whitewash your rudeness by claiming that you were having a bad day
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as in vindication
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as in washout
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Recent Examples of whitewash
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024
Like mine, the palette is mostly neutral, with a lot of rattan, linen, whitewashed wood, and terracotta, punctuated with botanical patterns.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024
Paul Tenorio, The Athletic, 19 July 2024
The whirlwind half-century this summer to finish the whitewash against West Indies was a brief reminder of full flight mode.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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For Oppenheimer, cinema is a kind of monstrous, multi-faceted beast, one that can whitewash evil or expose it.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024
Like mine, the palette is mostly neutral, with a lot of rattan, linen, whitewashed wood, and terracotta, punctuated with botanical patterns.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024
Noun
This article by the way, feels more like a whitewash, the authors spent more time writing about Argentina's exploits than the fallout and expectations from the racist and homophobic song sang by the Argentine players.
—Paul Tenorio, The Athletic, 19 July 2024
The whirlwind half-century this summer to finish the whitewash against West Indies was a brief reminder of full flight mode.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whitewash
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Spider-Man is too big a property, with far too much potential and too many fantastic stories to tell, for Sony to ignore the value of any property for long, regardless of the shelving of the SSU for now.Mark Hughes, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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For someone to single out sports betting as uniquely damaging is disingenuous and ignores the broader context of how Americans allocate discretionary income.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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If things get heated or unproductive, politely excuse yourself.Jane Hanson, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Claiming 'Cruel' Treatment In Jail Ahead Of Retrial Sean 'Diddy' Combs Turns 55: His Jail Birthday Menu and Latest Legal Woes Daniel Penny Showed 'Indifference' During Subway Choking, Prosecutor Says Whitaker noted that the juror had asked to be excused once before.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Huang’s note is a vindication by an authoritative third party of CEO Pedro Martinez’s refusal to take out a short-term, high-interest loan that the mayor, a close union ally, proposed in July.Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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In a statement Monday morning, Hill said the dismissal is a vindication of his longstanding denial of the claims.Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Dec. 2024
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But Singles’ Day 2024 wasn't the washout that many had feared.Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Still, Thursday wasn’t a complete washout, thanks in part to cruise ships and cigarettes.Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Fickell could be forgiven for allowing his mind to wander.Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recommended The Monitor's View Thanksgiving as forgiving Russian and Syrian jets targeted rebel positions in Aleppo and health care facilities in Idlib Monday, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which reports over 500 civilian and combatant fatalities since Nov. 27.Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Dec. 2024
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Some of the book’s sweeping claims seem not entirely justified by the evidence.Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2024
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Their grievances justify lawbreaking, havoc, rampage.Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
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Supply chain analytics further empower decision-making with real-time data on compliance, savings tracking, SKU rationalization and benchmarking – all essential for insights that move the needle on cost control, clinical standardization and improved outcomes.Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The fact that even Alawites declined to fight for him over the past week suggests that this rationalization of support has finally crumbled.Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Despite the setback, Battle won a split decision but faced boos from fans at T-Mobile Arena following the bout.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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But by remaining below the threshold that would provoke Iranian retaliation, Israel fell short of achieving decisive setbacks against Hezbollah or Iran.Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Whitewash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whitewash. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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