as in absolving
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as in ignoring
to dismiss as of little importance
he is too quick to condone his friend's faults
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Recent Examples of condoning
Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
23 June 2026
When will the district and the board stop condoning this kind of behavior?
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Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
However, when an organisation like BAFTA, with its own long history of systemic racism, refuses to acknowledge the harm inflicted on both the Black and disabled communities and offer an appropriate apology, remaining involved would be tantamount to condoning its behaviour.
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Alex Ritman,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2026
Kristin Zastoupil, a spokesperson for Forney ISD, said the district isn’t condoning or facilitating the walkout.
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Silas Allen,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
As part of the agreement, the university stipulated that no evidence produced in discovery showed any player reporting hazing to Fitzgerald, nor was there any showing the coach condoning or directing such conduct.
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Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
8 Dec. 2025
However, the Brotherhood's chapters vary significantly in their approaches, with some engaging in democratic politics while others have been accused of supporting or condoning violence.
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Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Nov. 2025
There is a difference between lauding the murder of an innocent human being and criticizing the victim’s opinions and statements, between condoning violence and suggesting the public outpouring of grief is selective or disproportionate.
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Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
20 Sep. 2025
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.
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Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
State public defender Jeff Wright testified during the appeals proceedings that Ruhtenberg was fired because her posts were perceived as condoning violence.
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Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
23 June 2026
When will the district and the board stop condoning this kind of behavior?
—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
However, when an organisation like BAFTA, with its own long history of systemic racism, refuses to acknowledge the harm inflicted on both the Black and disabled communities and offer an appropriate apology, remaining involved would be tantamount to condoning its behaviour.
—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2026
Kristin Zastoupil, a spokesperson for Forney ISD, said the district isn’t condoning or facilitating the walkout.
—
Silas Allen,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
As part of the agreement, the university stipulated that no evidence produced in discovery showed any player reporting hazing to Fitzgerald, nor was there any showing the coach condoning or directing such conduct.
—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
8 Dec. 2025
However, the Brotherhood's chapters vary significantly in their approaches, with some engaging in democratic politics while others have been accused of supporting or condoning violence.
—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Nov. 2025
There is a difference between lauding the murder of an innocent human being and criticizing the victim’s opinions and statements, between condoning violence and suggesting the public outpouring of grief is selective or disproportionate.
—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
20 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condoning
Adjective
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Some prosecutors have created units designed to take another look at past convictions where exculpatory evidence is now available, like in Powell’s case.
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Mullins rejected that argument on the grounds that exculpatory information must always be shared.
Verb
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Employers are not ignoring these problems.
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Today, the organization is notorious for ignoring infrastructure maintenance in favor of massive building projects.
Verb
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Forgiveness is a basis of all religions and most inmates have the most difficulty forgiving one person; themselves.
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The underlying economics are forgiving, if anyone bothers to design for them.
Verb
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Aerial photos show that the contemporary-style home is five stories, with four levels of balconies and a pool overlooking the beach below.
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The estate sits on nearly half an acre of landscaped grounds, with a covered veranda overlooking formal lawns, a pond, and a vegetable garden, as well as—an uncommon feature for the area—a 41-foot heated swimming pool.
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This looser-fitting top sits right at the waistband and is made of a durable nylon and elastane blend that resists wear and tear (justifying the price point).
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Musk’s position that his two top holdings share a common AI vision gives him cover for justifying a deal.
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The center also alleges that the APA has put up roadblocks to allowing an official Jewish affinity group to form, while excusing inflammatory language about Zionism from an Arab, Muslim, Middle Eastern and North African affinity group.
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Plus, our governor issued a memo excusing fans from delays caused by celebrating.
Verb
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Infographic explaining Euclid's survey ESA The original image was captured in black and white, but color was added using observations from the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope located in Hawaii.
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The original is a minor Harding work, Bacon said, explaining why judges might not have recognized Allan’s submission as a re-creation.
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