Thesaurus results for DEODORIZED

deodorized

verb

past tense of deodorize

as in excused

to make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses the propaganda film attempts to deodorize the dictator's history of human rights abuses

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Recent Examples of deodorized Therefore, they are heated, neutralized, bleached, and deodorized to improve the flavor. — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 16 Apr. 2026 After finding the currency and reporting it, the crew cleaned and deodorized the bills and returned all of the loot to the homeowner. — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 12 Aug. 2025

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One might be excused for confusing the haze setting near Atlanta Stadium’s rafters with steam emanating from the contentious match below.

— Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
Plus, any money owed to the landlord must either be paid or excused with the agreement of the landlord.

— Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

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Powar explained that these systems are increasingly capable of working independently for extended periods, testing hypotheses, solving problems, and adapting their approach without constant human input.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
George Tzikas, a Sacramento County Regional Parks ranger, explained that the river’s currents can change, and that its underwater topography is often a contributing factor in many rescues.

— Reeti Malhotra July 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

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Sant Pol de Mar swaps crowded stretches of sand for quieter coves, whitewashed buildings and a noticeably calmer atmosphere than Barcelona.

— Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
No longer a hidden gem or best-kept secret, Puglia’s dramatic beaches, Baroque cities, and whitewashed trulli are splashed over many an Instagram feed.

— Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026

Definition of whitewashed

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There are other options, but regardless of what’s on the table for the future, burnout deserves to be taken seriously rather than explained away out of pride, guilt, or habit.

— Scott Hanson, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Certainly, there are swing issues that can’t be explained away by a good week at Triple-A.

— John Shipley, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026

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