1
as in ignoring
to dismiss as of little importance
refused to whitewash the governor's chronic disregard for the truth
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as in excusing
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 whitewashing
So what food crimes were these celebs whitewashing with their presence at Live Más Live?
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
At federal facilities commemorating important moments in the nation’s history, there is a wave of whitewashing rushing through.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
From the whitewashing controversy to the toxic love to the daring costumes, the discourse is going to be discoursing.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 13 Feb. 2026
After a public outcry over complaints of whitewashing, A’zion swiftly exited the movie.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
At federal facilities commemorating important moments in the nation’s history, there is a wave of whitewashing rushing through.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
From the whitewashing controversy to the toxic love to the daring costumes, the discourse is going to be discoursing.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 13 Feb. 2026
After a public outcry over complaints of whitewashing, A’zion swiftly exited the movie.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whitewashing
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That’s how Ciara found out that Amanda was spending so much time at West’s house while ignoring her calls.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Other Democrats argued that the plan does nothing for renters and noted that Republicans were ignoring high homeowners insurance rates, which are causing financial stress to more people.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Rather than prompting examination of the systems in which those outcomes occur, a common counterargument is that attention to diversity risks lowering standards or excusing poor performance.—
Vanessa Grubbs,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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After excusing herself briefly from the conversation, Patricia returns to find the other guests whispering to Shelby about Patricia’s history of dishonesty about almost being a Boogeyman victim.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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Texas State wasn’t as forgiving.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The no-nonsense superstar probably wouldn’t have been so forgiving with his words.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The business momentum is clear here, justifying the stock’s strong performance over the past four to five weeks.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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Perhaps the Thunder would see the upside of a SGA-Giannis-J-Dub core as justifying the risk of cutting down their depth to that extent.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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From duck blind to blinding lights Minutes before stepping to a microphone at GEODIS Park, the singer-songwriter sat in a tan vest and blue shirt overlooking the stadium.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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The property encompasses a half-acre-plus bluff overlooking Thousand Steps Beach with a pool, spa and multiple viewing terraces, offering coastal views as far west as Catalina Island.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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Narula discussed the potential links between GLP-1s and breast cancer, explaining that after menopause, fat cells produce estrogen throughout the body, and higher levels of estrogen could translate to a higher risk of breast cancer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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After taking fans along to a series of appointments, Mellencamp posted a video of her doctor explaining the status of her disease.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Whitewashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whitewashing. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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