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to dismiss as of little importance
he is too quick to condone his friend's faults
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Recent Examples of condoning
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
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
On the right, some have called for the aggressive punishment of anyone seen condoning his assassination.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 31 July 2024
Verb
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
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
On the right, some have called for the aggressive punishment of anyone seen condoning his assassination.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 31 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condoning
Verb
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This framing effectively provides a rationale for ignoring officers’ commands during field encounters.—
Christina Buttons,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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In November, my doctor gently reprimanded me for ignoring my 2024 colonoscopy date.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The standings aren’t forgiving.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Point is, this recipe is forgiving.—
Leah Donnella,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The result can be overlooking income that must be reported – like a part-time job or side gig, interest from a bank account or sales of stock.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Tesoro beat Dana Hills by 29 points in its first matchup against the Dolphins, but the Titans aren’t overlooking Dana Hills in anticipation for its big game against San Clemente.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And that could be the difference between justifying a refinance application in today's economic climate or having to wait for the Fed to take action again later this year.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Who gets so far at work without thinking through — and long since justifying — the consequences?—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But there’s no excusing Josh Allen’s four turnovers.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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This isn’t about excusing others for poor behavior.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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In between explaining the Capex increase, executives on Wednesday's call played up AI wins from the quarter.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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Now, Mikayla offers some clarification on what was actually going on in the video, explaining to PEOPLE that this video was taken 24 hours after baby Callum was born.—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In a separate court filing submitted Monday, Cole’s attorneys also demanded broad discovery, including all statements attributed to him, investigative notes, information about the FBI’s use of informants to identify Cole as a suspect, and any exculpatory material.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Dec. 2025
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The petition further accuses prosecutors of withholding exculpatory material, including internal FBI notes, grand jury records and information about Epstein’s properties and financial transactions.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
18 Dec. 2025
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“Condoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condoning. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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