1
as in to excuse
to make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses
I don't want to gloss over her misbehavior, but keep in mind that she's been under a lot of stress lately
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2
as in to ignore
to dismiss as of little importance
this biographer tends to gloss over his subject's many character flaws
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gloss (over)
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This is what happens when incitement is normalized and hate is excused under the guise of political expression.—
Lisa Katz,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2025 -
More covert and implicit behaviors are also easier for abusers to deflect, excuse away, and blame their partner for.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Despite weeks of calling for a ceasefire in Ukraine, Trump has been ignored by Putin, who continues his aggression.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2025
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If another catastrophe were to occur—especially one brought on by ignoring the essential stepping stone of the moon—the backlash could be far more severe.—
Avery Padraic Kerrigan,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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In the show’s April 15 premiere, Jax strives to justify his actions in a confessional interview.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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This pattern suggests potential sensitivity to macroeconomic shocks. LLY Valuation Sensitivity: The company’s elevated multiple, while justified by growth prospects, creates vulnerability to any disappointment in execution or market sentiment shifts.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Each of their three goals was well-worked in their own way, pulling Pachuca’s shape apart with such ease that you would be forgiven for thinking Alonso’s side were the ones with the player advantage.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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But even the most committed cinephiles should forgive anyone who averts their gaze from Camp and Wilson’s disastrous misfire.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Bochy explained his mentality amid the Rangers’ struggles at the plate.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2025
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On Wednesday evening, Bluesky reinstated the account and issued a statement explaining the rationale behind the suspension.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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The Lowdown The private estate overlooking the Mediterranean was renovated by local architect Luc Svetchine, whose father, André, first restored the buildings 50 years ago.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
22 June 2025
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The family-run property’s 36 rooms and suites are scattered throughout three homes overlooking the water, and, despite its small size, offers amenities worthy of a larger resort, from the lakeside Boat Bar (a favorite at sunset) to a spa complete with an infrared sauna and body wrap cabin.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
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If Hollywood is to be believed, life as a Catholic priest at the turn of the 20th century involved spending 75 percent of your time sitting in your office while people brought troubled women to you and asked you to determine if all of their problems could be explained away by demonic possession.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
4 June 2025
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Then, when that was explained away by protocol, there was also the fact that it was confirmed the King would also not be attending Pope Leo’s Inauguration.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
16 May 2025
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“Gloss (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gloss%20%28over%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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