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
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.
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condones
Verb
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But the Democratic Party seems to prefer a selective vision of free speech, one that ignores the most glaring and visible current example of suppression.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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The 26-year-old ignores the advice and begins intense survival training.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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The organization purchases medical debt for pennies on the dollar and then forgives it, focusing on individuals with high debt-to-income ratios.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway in North Georgia is a 40-mile loop known for waterfalls, overlooks, and sweeping Blue Ridge Mountain views.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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The patio overlooks the Rhumb Line Vineyard, which supplies grapes to several award-winning Arizona wineries.—
Richard Ruelas,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Few Americans believe that the current political debate on Capitol Hill justifies a government shutdown, and many disapprove of how officials have handled the situation, according to a new CBS News poll.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
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That and the length, of course, but Miller justifies the running time with an expansiveness, a patience, a curiosity and a lack of judgement that truly sets this work apart.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
4 Oct. 2025
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In between bites, Echols explains where his love of burgers came from.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Juliana Vanegas, a marine biologist who works with Alvarado, explains what happens.—
John Otis,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Condones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condones. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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