as in ignores
to dismiss as of little importance
he is too quick to condone his friend's faults
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Recent Examples of condones
Therefore, Miss Manners condones entertaining in the kitchen and holding dance parties in the living room — as well as the occasional chair made out of Legos for anyone who is up for it.
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Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Seyfried is one of many public figures who have sparked outrage for bringing up past statements of Kirk's, with critics claiming that such a reaction condones politically motivated violence.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Seyfried is one of many public figures who have sparked outrage for bringing up past statements of Kirk's, with critics claiming that such a reaction condones politically motivated violence.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condones
Verb
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Yet the assumption that more demand automatically equals grid failure ignores how energy systems respond to new demand.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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All Saints allows and ignores a culture of bullying, the lawsuit alleges.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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But Hannah, who sees his true good nature, forgives him.—
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
22 May 2026
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While The Pitt forgives and empathizes with Robby’s flaws, Robby is not called on to extend that empathy to others.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Go for sunset drinks at Buffalo Bar; the outdoor deck overlooks a watering hole and Zambezi National Park.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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This loft is located in Bywater with nearby streetcar access, and the back porch overlooks a lush flower garden.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The machine’s upgradeable functionality justifies its footprint, which is much larger than your typical desktop printer.—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
27 May 2026
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The tech enables the premium experience, which justifies the premium price.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
Verb
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That 10-goal swing explains most of the standings drop.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Jerry Lanuzza, associate professor at Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, North Carolina, explains how to store alcohol, whether alcohol goes bad, and how long different types will last.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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“Condones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condones. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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