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as in to ignore
to dismiss as of little importance
refused to whitewash the governor's chronic disregard for the truth
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as in to excuse
to make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses
don't try to whitewash your rudeness by claiming that you were having a bad day
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as in vindication
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as in washout
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Recent Examples of whitewash
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
No longer a hidden gem or best-kept secret, Puglia’s dramatic beaches, Baroque cities, and whitewashed trulli are splashed over many an Instagram feed.
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Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Visit the whitewash beacon and adjacent lightkeeper’s house located at the Southern end of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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Verb
At the same time, textbooks and museums slowly but surely are eliminating or whitewashing the history of slavery.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
No longer a hidden gem or best-kept secret, Puglia’s dramatic beaches, Baroque cities, and whitewashed trulli are splashed over many an Instagram feed.
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Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
Noun
The Storm defense was impressive, allowing Birmingham to convert only 1 of 13 third-down plays in the whitewash.
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Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Visit the whitewash beacon and adjacent lightkeeper’s house located at the Southern end of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whitewash
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Price is where almost every search starts, and the difference between countries is hard to ignore.
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By the time the sponsor wants to sell, the buyer sees what the sponsor ignored.
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She’s been canceled, kidnapped, and bamboozled, happy to tell anyone who’ll listen, and who’ll excuse her typos.
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Because he was being completely bullied and demeaned and excused.
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Not everyone sees that as a vindication of Greenspan's thesis, however.
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Instead, Riley gets to savor the taste of vindication.
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Overnight rainfall coupled with the arrival of storms Saturday means the region could see a washout.
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While a few storms will be possible, the current forecast does not suggest a washout.
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But one of the youngest fans at the stadium, Andre Serras, could be forgiven for not quite knowing who to root for tonight.
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Those on the plan can also see their loans forgiven in as little as 10 years.
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This looser-fitting top sits right at the waistband and is made of a durable nylon and elastane blend that resists wear and tear (justifying the price point).
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Whatever happens for the remainder of this World Cup cannot be used to justify a system that has nothing to do with development, or kids playing sports.
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One rationalization turned into a system of secrecy.
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Although the Mughals mainly incorporated the existing Indian revenue system, Akbar’s reign also saw the rationalization of revenue administration, notably under the Hindu minister Todar Mal, with systematic land measurement and assessment that balanced imperial income with agrarian stability.
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The shaky outing continued Sasaki’s post-breakthrough slide, but the setback barely dents the Dodgers’ commanding division cushion, with San Diego still eight games back in the standings.
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From the moment the gates slide open, the unusually deep setback—a rarity in Beverly Hills—choreographs an arrival sequence more commonly associated with boutique resorts than private homes.
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“Whitewash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whitewash. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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