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as in ignored
to dismiss as of little importance
refused to whitewash the governor's chronic disregard for the truth
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as in excused
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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Recent Examples of whitewashed
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
The living room features whitewashed stone walls, a curved plaster fireplace, and polished concrete floors, while the kitchen has flat-front wood cabinets, a waterfall eat-in island, and exposed wood ceilings above clerestory windows.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
11 May 2026
The island’s whitewashed, clifftop village offers romantic views of the Aegean Sea, and a steep, zig-zagging path climbs up the hillside to a church.
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Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2026
Sterilized, whitewashed, controlled, censored – all those words apply.
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Jim Axelrod,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
In hushed towns like Locorotondo and Martina Franca, whitewashed lanes curve unexpectedly, church bells peal away the hours, and olive trees cast ever longer shadows onto dusty squares.
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Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
By then, investigators had checked Guthrie’s flat, whitewashed roof and probed her septic tank with a long pole.
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Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
Its pristine, whitewashed aesthetic often evokes the charm of the Greek Islands.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Jan. 2026
In 2026, designers predict that what's underfoot will get darker and more colorful, rather than the light, whitewashed look that's on its way out.
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Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
The living room features whitewashed stone walls, a curved plaster fireplace, and polished concrete floors, while the kitchen has flat-front wood cabinets, a waterfall eat-in island, and exposed wood ceilings above clerestory windows.
—
The Week Us,
TheWeek,
11 May 2026
The island’s whitewashed, clifftop village offers romantic views of the Aegean Sea, and a steep, zig-zagging path climbs up the hillside to a church.
—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2026
Sterilized, whitewashed, controlled, censored – all those words apply.
—
Jim Axelrod,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
In hushed towns like Locorotondo and Martina Franca, whitewashed lanes curve unexpectedly, church bells peal away the hours, and olive trees cast ever longer shadows onto dusty squares.
—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
By then, investigators had checked Guthrie’s flat, whitewashed roof and probed her septic tank with a long pole.
—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
Its pristine, whitewashed aesthetic often evokes the charm of the Greek Islands.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Jan. 2026
In 2026, designers predict that what's underfoot will get darker and more colorful, rather than the light, whitewashed look that's on its way out.
—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whitewashed
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After years of exam leaks, persistently high youth unemployment, and opportunities slipping further out of reach, their simmering frustration is sparking a demand for accountability that many say can no longer be ignored.
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Several states and agencies also charge for rescues, particularly when visitors have ignored warning signs.
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The grand juror was subsequently excused from the proceedings.
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Because he was being completely bullied and demeaned and excused.
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From rolling vineyards to lush river valleys, high limestone bluffs to some pretty great lakes, this region of the United States is often overlooked.
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In fact, Smith has long argued that the NFL has overlooked Black candidates at those positions because of racial bias.
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Still, Calabrese says any kind of travel expenses should go through layers of approval and be properly justified.
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Will the high costs of running and using Fable be justified now that alternatives have emerged?
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After the revolution, explained Miller, Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton wasn't liking how the country's coffers were looking.
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In the majority opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts explained the constitutional rationale behind the decision.
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Therefore, they are heated, neutralized, bleached, and deodorized to improve the flavor.
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After finding the currency and reporting it, the crew cleaned and deodorized the bills and returned all of the loot to the homeowner.
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“Whitewashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whitewashed. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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