GLOSSES (OVER) Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

glosses (over)

verb

present tense third-person singular of gloss (over)

as in justifies

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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as in ignores

to dismiss as of little importance this biographer tends to gloss over his subject's many character flaws

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For wealth advisors and the product providers, like AQR and Quantinno, the complexity justifies the fees and benefits.

— Robert Frank, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026
The overall experience more than justifies the 15-minute ferry ride from the mainland.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of justifies

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Viewed separately, each signal explains one part of the story.

— Suresh Rajapakse, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Trump’s preference for immediate gratification explains many of his decisions, including defunding scientific and medical research, accelerating fossil-fuel emissions, and denigrating American soft power globally.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of explains

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None of that excuses his behavior, but a change of brain function, rather than a change of heart, is something his constituents need to consider.

— Michael P.H. Stanley, STAT, 10 Sep. 2026
Any person who celebrates, encourages, or excuses actions like these is fundamentally wrong.

— Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of excuses

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This not only cleans and deodorizes, but also helps remove mineral deposit buildup.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Cleaning with steam can kill dust mites, bacteria, and germs, reduces allergens, and deodorizes by breaking down odor-causing bacteria.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026

Definition of deodorizes

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Last season was hampered by an injury to starter Drew Allar, but Penn State has had more than eight passes over 40 yards, in a season, one time in the last six years.

— The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Around 92% of the lunar surface will be covered when the eclipse passes over the KC skies, and the moon will be significantly darker with a slight red hue that can be seen with the naked eye.

— Joseph Hernandez August 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of passes over

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