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whitewashes

  • plural
    of whitewash.
    whitewash
    noun
    a composition, as of lime and water or of whiting, size, and water, used for whitening walls, woodwork, etc.
  • present tense form
    of whitewash (3rd person singular).
    whitewash
    noun
    a composition, as of lime and water or of whiting, size, and water, used for whitening walls, woodwork, etc.

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Tradwife content whitewashes history, but an honest look shows that contempt for housewives was a widespread theme in the past.

From Salon ● Apr. 8, 2026

Since their Test debut at Lord's in 1932, they've toured England 18 times but won only three series - 1971, 1986 and 2007 - while suffering four whitewashes.

From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2025

Critics say the new text still whitewashes the history of Bruce’s Beach, and many questioned whether creating a new monument actually amounts to justice.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2023

While the movie has been celebrated for spotlighting female fighters and African history, critics say it whitewashes the kingdom’s role in enslaving other tribes.

From New York Times ● Oct. 19, 2022

Seward, omnipotent in the White House, tries to conciliate the public, and in letters, etc., whitewashes himself from arrests of persons, etc.

From Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 by Adam G. de Gurowski, Count