whitewashes 1 of 2

verb

Definition of whitewashesnext
present tense third-person singular of whitewash
1
as in ignores
to dismiss as of little importance refused to whitewash the governor's chronic disregard for the truth

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2
as in justifies
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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whitewashes

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noun

plural of whitewash
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as in pretences

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as in washouts

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  1. ignores
  2. justifies
  3. explains
  4. rationales
  5. setbacks
  6. apologies
  7. failures
Verb
  • Tomás forbids it, but Paja, in the style of rebellious teens and younger siblings everywhere, ignores him.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
  • If management ignores negative behavior, team members become frustrated and the work environment is destabilized, Price warns.
    Sally Percy, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of ignores
Verb
  • Is there enough to hold a child’s interest that justifies its cost?
    Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The high lifetime value of traders justifies significant investment in sophisticated intermediation infrastructure.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of justifies
Verb
  • The news, if true, is essentially a spoiler — and explains why nothing has been publicly confirmed.
    Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The key for retailers, Brenner explains, lies in strategic timing.
    Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of explains
Noun
  • This episode of What’s Ahead demolishes the rationales of these anti-car fanatics.
    Steve Forbes, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The rationales have changed, but the policies remain the same.
    Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 13 Oct. 2024
Definition of rationales
Noun
  • The ability to reframe setbacks as stepping stones is a hallmark of the most inspiring leaders.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Financial Times recently highlighted how setbacks often ignite creativity and innovation—an essential reminder for us all.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of setbacks
Noun
  • And, in the sort of moment that presumably was invented for the film (apologies if that isn’t the case), an unsent letter from Abram to Lena is discovered, with predictably heart-tugging results.
    Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
  • But Banks has moved beyond apologies.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of apologies
Noun
  • This exercise is a tool to honestly assess one’s day — successes, failures, progress and regression.
    Corrin Gani, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These industries are accustomed to strict protocols and have a vested interest in maintaining them—cybersecurity failures could damage their reputations and jeopardize their operations.
    Gregory Francis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of failures
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