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

In an interview with The Charlotte Observer, Hatch said the current report provides a high-level summary but could include more detail about specific recommendations and what changes should follow.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026
His reference to the actual lei that attendees leave with does require some setup, so now’s as good a time as any to attempt a plot summary.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of summary

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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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The second is a partial abbreviation in the answer, which is TP-ED — as in, toilet-papered a house.

— Sam Corbin, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
For spacing purposes, Steele has removed the following words – left, at, by, went, had, in, the, to, for, and, then and got – and has crafted his own abbreviations.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of abbreviation

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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
It was completely melted at this point, the plastic tubing slick with condensation.

— Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of condensation

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The school falls back on procedure to keep a lid on things, and a school violence review committee wraps up without a firm finding.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
The technology allowed the referees to communicate with the replay center about reviews, scoring changes and clock malfunctions.

— Jessica Golden, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of review

Noun

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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