BOWDLERIZATION Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

bowdlerization

noun

Definition of bowdlerization

as in summary

a shortened version of a written work this bowdlerization of "Moby Dick" simply eliminates all the chapters on whaling and cetology

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Noun

Later, she was charged with a DUI and ordered to 12 months of summary probation, including a three-month DUI class and must attend weekly meetings with her psychologist and twice-monthly visits with her psychiatrist.

— Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2026
An upcoming Siri Recap feature will be able to create summaries of conversations for later reference.

— Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2026

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All of which is beating around the bush on the way to say that the set was pretty unassailable for an abridgement of what is about to come on tour.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026
The court found that the current cap violated the Constitution's First Amendment protections against government abridgment of freedom of speech.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Definition of abridgment

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Doctors Without Borders, known by its French abbreviation MSF, said more than 20 wounded people were brought to Ameth Bek Hospital, where MSF teams were working alongside staff from South Sudan’s Health Ministry.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
But in the Pentagon’s email system, Kollitides’ name now carries an abbreviation signifying he has been designated an HQE, or highly qualified expert.

— Aaron Davis, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of abbreviation

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Delicate glass vessels suspended by metal and connected by pipes gather condensation that drips into a pool of fetid water.

— Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Common warning signs include drafts, rising energy bills, difficult-to-open or lock windows, increased outside noise and frequent condensation.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of condensation

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An 87th-minute apparent own goal for the Revolution was overturned after video review, with referee Sergii Boiko ruling Luca Langoni offside on the play.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Without a review of the actual mailpieces involved, the Postal Service is unable to comment further.

— Christie Zizo, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of review

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Here’s a quick digest of the top stories making headlines across the 305.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
How Somatic Sleep Protocols Work Somatic sleep protocols are body-first routines built to move the nervous system out of fight-or-flight and into rest-and-digest before bed.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

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