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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
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
How to Get Around The best way to experience Ostuni is by wandering through the maze of narrow, whitewashed alleyways in the historic old town.
—Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
Marcos Jr’s landslide victory in 2022 marked an extraordinary comeback for the notorious political family, which critics claimed was made possible in part by disinformation campaigns which whitewashed the history of the Marcos era.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
Further south and inland, the Sierra de Aracena in Andalusia brings a tapestry of cork forests, rolling hills, and pueblos blancos — whitewashed towns where tradition thrives in every plaza.
—Spain Tourism, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
Network television begin to feel, frankly, whitewashed.
—Senior Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
It’s crafted from coils of abaca, a durable fiber made from banana leaf stems, and whitewashed for a bright, clean finish.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
Mayorga combined the rhythms of the San Juanito - traditional Andean music - with rural Colombian cumbia, which arrived in Ecuador via the record industry, already processed and whitewashed.
—NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
The moss brings a splash of color that maintains a sophisticated and minimalist quality, while keeping a space from becoming whitewashed.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whitewashed
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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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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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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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Once dry, these kernels are pressed to extract the oil and then deodorized.—
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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 13 Jan. 2026.
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