Thesaurus results for EXTENUATION

extenuation

noun

Definition of extenuation

as in confession

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Recent Examples of extenuation Not surprisingly, fellow-travelers on the left criticized Conquest either from a wish to disbelieve the Soviet horrors or from an ideological sympathy that compelled extenuation of them. — Peter J. Travers, National Review, 29 Mar. 2022

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Noun

This week's quiz spotlights bikini moments and deeply personal confessions.

— , FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
In the shadows of the Catholic church, nuns and women have long endured abuse at the hands of priests — insidious and tactful grooming, silenced by confession, and hidden through systemic cover-ups.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of confession

Noun

As much an acknowledgment of survival as a rallying cry, the song draws out sadness as well as satisfaction from the audience.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
For more than three decades, international acknowledgment has been Somaliland’s diplomatic center of gravity.

— Mahbub Abdillahi, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of acknowledgment

Noun

The person receives the opportunity for atonement; the consequence is assigned elsewhere.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
The holiday, starting Friday night, marks the beginning of the Jewish High Holy Days, leading up to Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of atonement.

— Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of atonement

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The Chiefs went three-and-out on their first drive Sunday against the Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, and the third play fell apart at the start.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Nov. 2026
The next possession ended in a three-and-out as Osborne was sacked for a loss of nine on 3rd-and-1.

— Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of out

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If competition exposure has not been assessed, take advice before joining industry safety initiatives and document the safety rationale.

— Stephen Pitt-Walker, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
David Joyner, currently chairman and CEO of CVS Health, outlined the rationale for the move, including the potential for improved agility.

— Faye Brookman, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of rationale

Noun

Organizations begin with clear values, but over time, small justifications, cultural shortcuts and competing priorities erode moral clarity.

— Susan Madsen, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026
On Wednesday, before the statement from the 26 caucus members was released, Welch pointed to Tuesday’s election results as justification for his taking control of the caucus campaign.

— Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

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