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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
Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 31 Dec. 2024
The term Cowboy became widely popular for the trade and subsequently was whitewashed to then exclude Black cowhands from the history books.
—Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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
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Verb
Its geometric structure, whitewashed façade, and huge openings suggest that it was built in the last century.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 31 Dec. 2024
The term Cowboy became widely popular for the trade and subsequently was whitewashed to then exclude Black cowhands from the history books.
—Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Noun
Back before the infamous 2018 cheating scandal, the macho Australian team would puff their chests out and proclaim series whitewashes among other boasts.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whitewash
Verb
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Johansson shared that Rose recently ignored a boy who had a crush on her, leaving him feeling hurt.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
24 Jan. 2025
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Except a funny thing happened when the Chiefs dialed up the call in overtime: The 49ers basically ignored Hardman.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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After various teachers, administrators and parents raised concerns about the efficacy and age appropriateness of the books, the school system initially allowed students to be excused when the books were read in class.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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Prior to the pandemic, Pelosi denied Rep. Tammy Duckworth’s (D-Ill.) request to be excused from in-person voting due to similar concerns in 2014.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Cirium’s data is a vindication of Southwest’s investment and efforts.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The new Islamic Republic of Iran was vindication for the backward underbelly of a country that had emerged with lightning speed from traditionalism.—
Mariam Memarsadeghi,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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An east wind will maintain a higher risk of rip currents along the coast, but overall, the holiday period will not see a washout.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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On six of those instances, the games were postponed on back-to-back days, including a stretch of three consecutive days of washouts.—
Chris Kirschner,
The Athletic,
22 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Hilarity ensued, and, forgive the spoilers, things did not end up the way everyone may have wanted.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Fassbender may be too obviously statuesque for real spycraft, but his performance of an agent cracking under the weight of existential turmoil is so hypnotic that one forgives the incongruous casting choice.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Then there’s the ruling’s decision that national security could justify potential speech suppression.—
Lauren Feiner,
The Verge,
24 Jan. 2025
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That’s a pretty big gap and would require an equally large difference in their per-minute play to justify putting Hunter first.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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As with the internet in the early 2000s, the hype might give way to a phase of rationalization, where only the most resilient and innovative players survive.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Politicians can always find a rationalization to spend taxpayer money on an unending list of needy programs coupled with a self-congratulatory press release.—
Len Fasano,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2025
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Firstly, the company faced significant setbacks in its clinical trials, particularly with its rheumatoid arthritis drug, filgotinib, which failed to gain FDA approval.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Comets fall 7-4 to San Diego The Comets suffered a setback last week, losing 7-4 against the San Diego Sockers on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California.—
Nathan Dunn,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Whitewash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whitewash. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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