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:
Gone from school for a doctor's visit, or just avoiding a test? The distinction between excused and unexcused absences matters
Aug 5, 2026 americanexperiment.org
Aug 5, 2026 americanexperiment.org
Lindsay Clancy trial: Jurors excused for day after responders testifying about treating children
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Jul 30, 2026 WBAL News Radio
Why parents might get more calls about student attendance this year
Aug 19, 2026 Cincinnati Enquirer
Aug 19, 2026 Cincinnati Enquirer
Legislature revises full-day school attendance language, provides for excused absences for school activities
Apr 6, 2026 Magnolia Tribune
Apr 6, 2026 Magnolia Tribune
School officials: Excused absences now count towards absenteeism rates for students
Aug 18, 2026 richlandsource.com
Aug 18, 2026 richlandsource.com
Ohio's new attendance law counts excused absences toward chronic absenteeism
Aug 25, 2026 WCPO 9 Cincinnati
Aug 25, 2026 WCPO 9 Cincinnati