as in ignoring
to dismiss as of little importance
he is too quick to condone his friend's faults
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as in absolving
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Recent Examples of condoning
Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Struppa pushed back hard on the narrative that Chapman was condoning Eastman’s actions.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
And anyone who refuses to speak out against Hamas is condoning evil.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The lawsuit says the Killen Police Department didn’t stop Webster’s behavior and accuses the police chief and the town, by extension, of condoning his actions and not properly training him.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Struppa pushed back hard on the narrative that Chapman was condoning Eastman’s actions.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
And anyone who refuses to speak out against Hamas is condoning evil.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condoning
Verb
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But being cautious doesn’t mean ignoring the risks.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Jeremiah has been ignoring Conrad’s texts, including a recent message wishing him a Happy Thanksgiving.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Using her own romantic disappointments as a guide, Denise advises him to grieve by accepting the loss and forgiving the people who hurt him.—
Sara Netzley,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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However, the world of management is not as forgiving.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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During cocktail hour, the VIP section was the balcony overlooking the room, where François-Henri Pinault chatted with dinner keynote speaker Diane von Furstenberg, and newlyweds Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez held court.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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To the west, Blue Shutters Town Beach, overlooking Block Island Sound, has a more traditional setup, with lifeguards, showers, and a seasonal snack bar—a favorite among families.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Pentagon hasn't released information publicly justifying the destruction of the boat.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Bob felt that Clark Gilmer was 'justifying the harm' done to trans people in her comments about King.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Procedures for excusing or deferring jury duty differs by county, according to the state’s judicial website.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ans suggests, before politely excusing himself to go do pre-race pull-ups with his brother in the woods across the street.—
Abe Beame,
Rolling Stone,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Police took Taddese’s phone and vehicle as evidence, which alarmed the family, Bernard said, explaining some of the family’s reservations about the police investigation.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Prosecutors are required to turn over potentially exculpatory evidence to the defense ahead of trial.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
2 Sep. 2025
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An officer at the Gaston County Police Department received an exculpatory statement — but never disclosed it, according to the suit.—
Ryan Oehrli
August 29,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Condoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condoning. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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