excused
Definitions
Verb
- Accept an excuse for
- Grant exemption or release to
- Serve as a reason or cause or justification of
- Defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
- Ask for permission to be released from an engagement
- Excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with
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| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | caused | 1 | 90 |
| 2 | excuse | 2 | 28 |
| 3 | exclusive | 3 | 28 |
| 4 | exceed | 2 | 19 |
| 5 | exercised | 3 | 18 |
| 6 | exhausted | 3 | 15 |
| 7 | executed | 4 | 14 |
| 8 | cursed | 1 | 11 |
| 9 | excluded | 3 | 8 |
| 10 | excise | 2 | 4 |
| 11 | excuses | 3 | 2 |
| 12 | exuded | 3 | 2 |
| 13 | encrusted | 3 | 2 |
| 14 | excised | 2 | 1 |
| 15 | excusable | 4 | 1 |
| 16 | recused | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | reused | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | recuse | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | cussed | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | refocused | 3 | 0 |
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| 1 | excised | 2 | 1 |
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Term
Definitions: 6
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 1
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 1
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📰 This Word in the News:
SPS explains limited 'excused' absences, students who miss too many days lose privileges
Aug 6, 2025 Springfield News-Leader
Aug 6, 2025 Springfield News-Leader
Seattle Public Schools to stay open on Seahawks parade day with no excused absences
Feb 10, 2026 NFL.com
Feb 10, 2026 NFL.com
Marlins-Nationals series reaction: Nearly back at full strength, no more excuses
May 12, 2026 Fish On First
May 12, 2026 Fish On First
Columbus' Catholic bishop excuses parishioners due to ICE operations
Dec 23, 2025 The Columbus Dispatch
Dec 23, 2025 The Columbus Dispatch
Senate Approves 5 Educational Leave Days Within Excused School Absences
Feb 26, 2026 West Virginia Legislature (.gov)
Feb 26, 2026 West Virginia Legislature (.gov)