gloze (over)

verb

Definition of gloze (over)next
1
as in to gloss (over)
to make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses he tried to gloze over his drinking problem by noting that he had never done drugs

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2
as in to ignore
to dismiss as of little importance we're certainly willing to gloze over a couple of minor historical inaccuracies in an otherwise splendid movie

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gloze (over)
  1. ignore
  2. excuse
  3. forgive
  4. explain
  5. overlook
  6. justify
  7. explain away
  8. pass over
Verb
  • In the hyperconnected world of 2025, where reviews and social media shape public perception, startups can’t afford to ignore branding.
    Abdo Riani, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Statistically, Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2007-08 (31 goals in 34 appearances) for Manchester United is hard to ignore, but Gareth Bale’s high point was just much more interesting.
    The Athletic UK Football Writers, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of ignore
Verb
  • The Baltimore Ravens excused wide receiver Diontae Johnson from team activities this week.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • This isn’t to suggest that Say Nothing should have endorsed or excused the PIRA’s retaliatory actions.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of excuse
Verb
  • Fans might therefore be forgiven for wondering whether Meet Me at the Lake is in fact on its way to Netflix or not.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • After those eye-catching looks, you would be forgiven for not clocking Felicity Jones‘ recent appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of The Brutalist as being the newest example of the red carpet craze.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of forgive
Verb
  • The largest white droppings belonged to the seagulls — black-headed laughing gulls and white-headed herring gulls — McKenzie explained.
    CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Last month, Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, explained his priority is to arrest and remove criminals who pose the greatest danger to Americans, The Center Square reported.
    Bethany Blankley | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of explain
Verb
  • Set in an old Victorian castle, which is pretty cool in and of itself, the property overlooks the stunning Lake Mohonk and boasts spacious rooms that are truly accommodating for families.
    Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Notably, Cowboy Carter was overlooked in the 2024 Country Music Association Awards nominations, which triggered conversations about inclusivity within the country music industry, but also expanded visibility for Black Country artists.
    Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of overlook
Verb
  • And most of the interior materials, other than the seat upholstery, lack the tactile quality to justify that sticker.
    Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • What Riley will have to determine is whether the highs are consistent enough to justify all the lows that come with Maiava’s game.
    Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of justify
Verb
  • But in his tenure, he's never had to explain away a loss on his watch in a statewide race.
    Dana Ferguson, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The message on the left is the attempt of the main admin to explain away the message as a copy past mistake and reaffirm their undying love and faith in the leaderCourtesy the author; Screenshot from Telegram Whatever his health, Khamenei's age alone has made succession a major preoccupation.
    Kay Armin Serjoie, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of explain away
Verb
  • April's eclipse passed over three countries: Mexico, the U.S. and Canada.
    Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Now, that could be passed over for the fast fashion of a thin phone.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of pass over
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