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

And for four consecutive games, the running back unit has proved it more than justifies the hype.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Still, the goodness of the final product justifies the effort.

— Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of justifies

Verb

The White House is likely to play hardball if confronted with investigations, and Democrats are bracing for an administration that potentially ignores subpoenas or refuses to turn over paperwork that lawmakers are demanding.

— Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
Defending Israel's military strikes, Netanyahu blasted the dramatic hall exit as mind-blowing hypocrisy that ignores the global threat posed by Iran.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of ignores

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By comparison, strong fluid flows elongated the cells and caused DNA damage, a crucial control detail that explains why past experiments might have yielded misleading results.

— Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026
But New York always had allure, the Midwest native author explains to PEOPLE.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of explains

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Patrick Clancy forgives his ex-wife In the days after the tragedy, Patrick wrote tributes to each of his three children and decided to publicly forgive Lindsay.

— Ross Douthat, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which forgives borrowers who make 120 monthly payments while working for a qualifying government entity or nonprofit employer, is one way borrowers can be relieved of their student loan debt.

— Raynee Howell, Oklahoma Watch, 12 Sep. 2026

Definition of forgives

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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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Best Things to Do West Jefferson makes a convenient base for exploring some of the North Carolina High Country’s best fall scenery, with mountain trails, waterfalls, and scenic overlooks all within reach.

— Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
The primary bedroom overlooks the High Line, with an en-suite bathroom that has a separate soaking tub and glass shower stall.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 26 Sep. 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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When the lead satellite passes over something big — for example, a glacier — the object’s gravity pulls the lead satellite faster, creating a larger, measurable gap between it and the follower satellite.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
The play of the group was highlighted on the Giants’ fourth touchdown drive where running back Devin Singletary caught three passes out of the backfield on Jaxson Dart dump-off passes over the course of four plays that generated 29 yards.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of passes over

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