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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
The manager excused herself and another employee arrived to help.
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Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
DeMarvion Overshown has excused absence Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown was the only player on defense not at practice, as he was excused on Thursday to prepare for his wedding Saturday in Tyler.
—Nick Harris
june 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
So, to the uninitiated, you're excused.
—Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
The Giants can be excused for indulging in that moment of nostalgia, but the reality is it’s been a long time since Beckham was the unstoppable force from those clips who routinely caught slants and broke 60-yard touchdowns.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Casey Schmitt can be excused for failing to catch Ketel Marte’s fifth-inning fly ball during the Giants’ 6-2 loss Monday.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Given the profusion of riad tourist accommodation in Marrakech, you’d be excused for thinking the buildings originated as hotels.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Homeowners are also excused from the annual tax if the second home’s owner or the owner’s family is getting medical care in Greater Vancouver and lives outside that area, if the home is being repaired or substantially renovated.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Recommended Elon Musk Elon MuskA judge told Musk he wasn’t excused from trial.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
DeMarvion Overshown has excused absence Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown was the only player on defense not at practice, as he was excused on Thursday to prepare for his wedding Saturday in Tyler.
—Nick Harris
june 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
So, to the uninitiated, you're excused.
—Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
The Giants can be excused for indulging in that moment of nostalgia, but the reality is it’s been a long time since Beckham was the unstoppable force from those clips who routinely caught slants and broke 60-yard touchdowns.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Casey Schmitt can be excused for failing to catch Ketel Marte’s fifth-inning fly ball during the Giants’ 6-2 loss Monday.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Given the profusion of riad tourist accommodation in Marrakech, you’d be excused for thinking the buildings originated as hotels.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Homeowners are also excused from the annual tax if the second home’s owner or the owner’s family is getting medical care in Greater Vancouver and lives outside that area, if the home is being repaired or substantially renovated.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Recommended Elon Musk Elon MuskA judge told Musk he wasn’t excused from trial.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excused
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Leah Sylvis said Maluchnik ignored many of her emails about the need to have a discussion district having too few school psychologists.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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What those changes are — and who should bear the brunt of them — is a complicated and largely ignored debate happening right now.—
Anita Chabria,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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But Braves manager Walt Weiss penciled in Mauricio Dubón again at shortstop Friday night, and Dubón once again justified his faith.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
6 June 2026
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Star City intended to ask the town for exemptions from several zoning rules, but argued that the request was justified because the tract is best used for housing despite being close to the Berlin Turnpike.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
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The governor has previously explained that difficult decisions must be made as the state could soon face an economic downturn.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The recent fire heavily damaged the structure, and a structural assessment found that what remains is not salvageable, DPR explained.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Our room promised nothing short of bliss, equipped with a soaking tub, open shower, king bed, private jacuzzi, and patio that overlooked acres of lush greenery and the famous Whale Tail Beach.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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The Indigenous Setlist aims to dismantle even more preconceived notions about Native and Indigenous artists who are often overlooked despite their continued success.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2026
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Purvis remained behind bars until 1898, when Mississippi’s governor pardoned him.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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In 2019, the men were posthumously pardoned and a memorial was unveiled at the historic courthouse in Tavares.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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