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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Example Sentences

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
  • Microsoft’s stock climbed close to 15% after its earnings, which Cohan attributes to revenue growth that justifies its AI infrastructure spending and is bringing it more business.
    — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • For companies looking to recover duties already paid, Sharad said the first step is determining who served as the importer of record and whether the potential refund justifies the administrative effort.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of justifies
Verb
  • Karl Buchholz, Broomfield Recent coverage of RTD’s budget and ridership crisis completely ignores the elephant in the room, public safety.
    — DP Opinion, Denver Post, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Two things are always in motion, the agent's confidence and the person's trust, and an interface that ignores both will feel wrong long before anyone can say why.
    — Ravi Palwe, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of ignores
Verb
  • On average, the same place experiences totality only once every 300 to 400 years, which explains why they’re often described as once-in-a-lifetime events.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In Meridian, that’s a motorcycle In Meridian, officials are confident that Idaho law already has a section that explains the rules for e-motorcycles, the increasingly popular devices that can in some cases get up to 80 mph.
    — Rose Evans August 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Aug. 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
  • Instead, some attack our business's fees, as though changing the subject somehow excuses copying another company's intellectual property.
    — Brian Taylor, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • In another instance, Mecklenburg allegedly excuses skeptical grand jurors from serving after arguing with them.
    — Hannah Meisel, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Definition of excuses
Verb
  • The deck overlooks the Mississippi, and it’s known for seafood, steaks, and a full bar.
    — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026
  • Best Luxury Honeymoon Resort Amanera overlooks Playa Grande on the peaceful north coast of the Dominican Republic, away from the busy resorts near Punta Cana.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 28 July 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
  • Despite these audacious moments, Bouaddi generally keeps things simple in possession, favouring quick, safe passes over more ambitious ones.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Since then, however, Howell has only thrown 14 passes over the past two seasons.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of passes over
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“Glosses (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glosses%20%28over%29. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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