as in sanctioned
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as in ignored
to dismiss as of little importance
he is too quick to condone his friend's faults
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Recent Examples of condoned
Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 22 Aug. 2025
Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025
The Johnson Administration said the AFDC rewarded indolence, and condoned non-marital child bearing.
—Stephanie Land, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
These are avoidable penalties that cannot be condoned.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Following Kirk's killing, Jezebel removed the original article, issuing a statement characterizing it as humor and reiterating that the publication condoned neither physical harm nor political violence.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
If cynicism has become not only condoned but essential, how are we supposed to know when to roll our eyes and when to actually become concerned?
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According to Michael Tellone, contractor and foreman for the Harrison Department of Works in Westchester County, NY, shoveling snow into the street is never condoned.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for condoned
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The sanctioned vessel, called the Marinera, had fled the American blockade of Venezuela last month.—
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The sanctioned tanker was recently reflagged to become a Russian vessel.—
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Even humble fiber, often ignored in favor of flashy nutrients, plays a massive role.—
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The Legislature should also consider the fact that Florida’s public integrity laws are all too frequently ignored.—
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Home décor that’s often overlooked?—
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Additionally, Capra says customizing your hardware is one detail that shouldn't be overlooked to add warmth through personalization.—
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But his approach was justified with a surprising 9-7 finish in his first season.—
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Or is she justified in refusing to take more blame than war, governments, or the ocean itself?—
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In an interview with Interesting Engineering, UEL researcher Daehyun Kim explained that SCARABS focuses on exploration reliability rather than experimental payloads.—
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Night vision goggles worn by the pilot and hoist operator give a tube of vision, explained Atkins.—
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Ryan pardoned four death row inmates, resulting in the release of three.—
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The scholar has been pardoned by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the security agency said.—
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Blake ran in the Democratic primary for mayor and cross-endorsed Mamdani.—
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These bills send a clear message that political violence will never be excused, rewarded, or forgotten, and that our democracy is worth defending with action, not just words.—
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During voir dire, anyone who’s against capital punishment is excused from serving; the law demands that jurors remain amenable to all potential sentences.—
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“Condoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condoned. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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