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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Verb

Hennessey Special Vehicle’s newest creation only further justifies the shop’s name.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 July 2026
But Toy Story 5 more than justifies its existence in the age of tech.

— Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026

Definition of justifies

Verb

This ignores the obvious fact that the Constitution prohibits Congress from giving official status to any religion or from preventing someone from practicing the religion of their choice.

— Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
But blaming seed oils for the declining health of Americans ignores the broader context of America's dietary shift, according to Mozaffarian.

— Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Definition of ignores

Verb

Sprouse explains that Wade is a British television presenter who hosts shows about aquatic animals with names like Dark Waters, Mighty Rivers, and River Monsters.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 7 July 2026
Creatine is a natural compound that your body produces and uses for energy, Basbaum explains.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 7 July 2026

Definition of explains

Verb

In another instance, Mecklenburg allegedly excuses skeptical grand jurors from serving after arguing with them.

— Hannah Meisel, CBS News, 9 June 2026
With no more patients in the waiting room, Dua excuses herself to see Haynes in the OR, where medical resident Lee has begun the procedure.

— Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 8 June 2026

Definition of excuses

Verb

Fans might be quick to immediately pencil in Rodriguez as the starter, yet this totally overlooks Dodson’s competitiveness.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Custom designed in Italy — to accommodate bigger tables and cupholders — and installed in 2014, the wheel features 16 gondolas and overlooks the Mississippi River.

— Aki Nace, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of overlooks

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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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