alibiing

verb

present participle of alibi
as in accounting (for)

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  1. rationalizing
  2. explaining
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  • As the show began to wrap up, Goldberg aimed to try to tie in the book, asking Vance about rationalizing his Catholic faith with a hard-line stance on immigration.
    — Meg Kinnard, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
  • Instead of obsessively over-rationalizing or avoiding, try making friends with that feeling.
    — Goth Shakira Contributing, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Definition of rationalizing
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  • Carpino retired in April, without ever explaining what was not right in the organization or, based on the standings, repairing it.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • The traditional experience requires waiting on hold, explaining the situation and hoping an agent can help.
    — Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of explaining
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