wink (at)

verb

Definition of wink (at)next
as in to ignore
to dismiss as of little importance for too long the school just winked at the young athletes' hooliganism, dismissing it as a case of "boys being boys"

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wink (at)
  1. ignore
  2. forgive
  3. overlook
  4. explain
  5. justify
Verb
  • An important social context to Rickey can’t be ignored.
    Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Biden rewarded murderers while ignoring the innocent and their families.
    Fox News, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of ignore
Verb
  • Fans might therefore be forgiven for wondering whether Meet Me at the Lake is in fact on its way to Netflix or not.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • After those eye-catching looks, you would be forgiven for not clocking Felicity Jones‘ recent appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of The Brutalist as being the newest example of the red carpet craze.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of forgive
Verb
  • Set in an old Victorian castle, which is pretty cool in and of itself, the property overlooks the stunning Lake Mohonk and boasts spacious rooms that are truly accommodating for families.
    Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Notably, Cowboy Carter was overlooked in the 2024 Country Music Association Awards nominations, which triggered conversations about inclusivity within the country music industry, but also expanded visibility for Black Country artists.
    Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of overlook
Verb
  • Bird noise gives way to a low drone, which then multiplies, creating a harmonic buzz—a chorus of leaf blowers, Bachman explains, similar to the models used to clear fire lines and recorded years earlier at a landscaping job.
    Brendan Fitzgerald, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Williams explained the goal on the final play, a fourth-and-10 prayer that went unanswered, one that fell into the arms of Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen, ending Williams’ streak of passes without a pick at 353, the fourth longest in NFL history.
    Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of explain
Verb
  • The film, led by Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult and Lily-Rose Depp, cost roughly $50 million to produce and will rely on staying power through the holidays to justify its budget.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 Dec. 2024
  • What Happens Next Despite the drop, the interplay between consumer confidence, spending and economic policy will shape the coming months, and the early days of Trump's presidency will likely play a pivotal role in determining whether previous upbeat expectations are justified.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of justify
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