glosses (over)

verb

present tense third-person singular of gloss (over)
1
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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2
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glosses (over)
  1. justifies
  2. ignores
  3. explains
  4. forgives
  5. excuses
  6. overlooks
  7. deodorizes
  8. passes over
Verb
  • The overall experience more than justifies the 15-minute ferry ride from the mainland.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • And because of the scheduling changes cited above, the number of games no longer justifies the cost.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of justifies
Verb
  • The possibility of cloning the Peruvian system in Venezuela also ignores how long the process took.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • This belligerent stance completely ignores the heavy price of the Netanyahu strategy.
    — Amos Harel, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of ignores
Verb
  • Erin goes over to talk to Jessel, who explains what is going on.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
  • As Katia Schörle, one of the experts featured in the film, explains, wild animals embodied a world that was both magnificent and terrifying.
    — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of explains
Verb
  • But Hannah, who sees his true good nature, forgives him.
    — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 22 May 2026
  • While The Pitt forgives and empathizes with Robby’s flaws, Robby is not called on to extend that empathy to others.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Definition of forgives
Verb
  • Any person who celebrates, encourages, or excuses actions like these is fundamentally wrong.
    — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • For me, the larger question is not whether artistic behavior excuses transgression, but how to hold artistic achievement and ethical accountability together without allowing one to erase the other.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of excuses
Verb
  • The restaurant overlooks the harbor, where orange Staten Island ferries pass by.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • However, the discussion often overlooks the crucial patient-doctor relationship and human factors.
    — Lisa Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of overlooks
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • Regardless of whether Lala's eye passes over land, its impacts could be significant, AccuWeather Expert Meteorologist Tyler Roys said.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of passes over
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