1
as in ignored
to dismiss as of little importance
more often than not, voters are willing to excuse a candidate's youthful indiscretion
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as in justified
to be an acceptable reason for
having a female passenger in labor will generally excuse a little disregard for the speed limit
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as in explained
to make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses
he's always excusing his chronic lying by claiming that everybody lies
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Recent Examples of excused
One can be excused for wondering why the Islamic Republic of Iran has consistently beaten accusations of near-death since its inception in 1979.
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Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Judges have a duty to uphold statutes designed to protect victims, to respect the lawful role of law enforcement, and to ensure that criminal conduct is addressed through the rule of law — not excused, minimized, or politicized.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Craig did not stay to field questions from the media, respectfully excused for what a spokesperson described as fatigue from a long day.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
This is so prevalent and excused at the top end of—at least part of—the conservative media sphere and the White House.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
When an Amazon software developer appeared in the jury pool that day, he was excused.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 30 Jan. 2026
Twigg accordingly excused McKinley.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 29 Jan. 2026
Senators voted down a debate for the hemp product prohibitions 19-14, with one member excused, and said no to a kratom debate on a vote of 20-13.
—John Hult, States Newsroom, 23 Jan. 2026
Each norm break is excused as style.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Judges have a duty to uphold statutes designed to protect victims, to respect the lawful role of law enforcement, and to ensure that criminal conduct is addressed through the rule of law — not excused, minimized, or politicized.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Craig did not stay to field questions from the media, respectfully excused for what a spokesperson described as fatigue from a long day.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
This is so prevalent and excused at the top end of—at least part of—the conservative media sphere and the White House.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
When an Amazon software developer appeared in the jury pool that day, he was excused.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 30 Jan. 2026
Twigg accordingly excused McKinley.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 29 Jan. 2026
Senators voted down a debate for the hemp product prohibitions 19-14, with one member excused, and said no to a kratom debate on a vote of 20-13.
—John Hult, States Newsroom, 23 Jan. 2026
Each norm break is excused as style.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excused
Verb
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Though panned by critics and ignored by the public, the movie shows the struggles of a boy born on Mars to one of the first colonists.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Cuban government has ignored urgent warnings from doctors and political analysts about the dire situation.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated February 19,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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The use of deadly force against Christopher Lindner by police officers was legally justified under Ohio law, according to an investigation by the Adams County Prosecutor's Office.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Field added that Eli Lilly’s premium valuation is justified due to its significant leadership and the depth of pipeline assets in key therapeutic areas.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bartlett had been affiliated with the abolitionist movement during his time attending Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, Krupa explained.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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As the coverage increases to about 80%, shadows on the ground begin to sharpen and lose their fuzzy edges, the light around you dims, and shadows start to look curved, Young explained.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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After Pratt’s sentencing, Foster and several of the victims said the copyrights issue was an important and overlooked part of his plea agreement and sentence.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Nutrition and chronic disease prevention cannot be overlooked either.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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He was initially sentenced to death, though the sentence was commuted to life imprisonment and he was later pardoned.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The board is tasked with considering if inmates should receive clemency, have their sentences commuted, be pardoned or qualify for early release.—
Barbara Hoberock,
Oklahoman,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Excused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excused. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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