whitewashes 1 of 2

verb

Definition of whitewashesnext
present tense third-person singular of whitewash
1
as in ignores
to dismiss as of little importance refused to whitewash the governor's chronic disregard for the truth

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2
as in justifies
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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whitewashes

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noun

plural of whitewash
1
as in pretences

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as in washouts

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whitewashes
  1. ignores
  2. justifies
  3. explains
  4. rationales
  5. setbacks
  6. apologies
  7. failures
Verb
  • The truck ignores lousy roads, delivering a smooth ride on pavement or dirt.
    Josh Max, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
  • But this narrow view of leadership ignores the quiet strengths that introverts bring to the table.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of ignores
Verb
  • This approach fosters loyalty and justifies the recurring cost, driving long-term customer retention.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The rapid pace of medical advancement further justifies dividing gynecology and obstetrics.
    Dr. Elizabeth Poynor, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of justifies
Verb
  • Perhaps that explains what has motivated Henson to wear so many hats throughout her career.
    Alanna Bennett, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Partisanship only partly explains the difference.
    Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of explains
Noun
  • This episode of What’s Ahead demolishes the rationales of these anti-car fanatics.
    Steve Forbes, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The rationales have changed, but the policies remain the same.
    Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 13 Oct. 2024
Definition of rationales
Noun
  • By Jenna Ryu October 4, 2024 Some people seem to have this impressive ability to shake off setbacks and stay positive.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Despite the setbacks, Tesla remains committed to advancing its battery technology.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of setbacks
Noun
  • The final report outlined 138 recommendations, including calling for public apologies from New Zealand’s government, as well as the pope and the Archbishop of Canterbury, heads of the Catholic and Anglican churches, respectively, who have condemned child abuse.
    Reuters, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • The whole team learns from my honest admission of my own mistakes and apologies when necessary.
    Nirmal Chhabria, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of apologies
Noun
  • Machine learning models could analyze data from sensors on roads, bridges and utilities infrastructure to predict maintenance needs before failures occur.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Because of failures of radios on site in Butler, the special agent in charge gave away his radio to a lead advance agent and went without one for the rest of the day, the report said.
    Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of failures
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