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Recent Examples of laugh off
But the decision usually depends on those factors being laughed off in the passage above.
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Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Some people will laugh off that idea; greatness is hard to define in an age when everyone has their own criteria for that label.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
As Washington approached, the photographer tried to laugh off the confrontation and put his hands around the actor’s arm.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025
Give yourself some grace, laugh off the awkward interactions, and remember that every misstep is just another story to bring home.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
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Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Some people will laugh off that idea; greatness is hard to define in an age when everyone has their own criteria for that label.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
As Washington approached, the photographer tried to laugh off the confrontation and put his hands around the actor’s arm.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025
Give yourself some grace, laugh off the awkward interactions, and remember that every misstep is just another story to bring home.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laugh off
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But despite assurances that the impact on businesses has been minimized, some groups still worried that the AI bill — despite its sections on workforce development and increasing AI knowledge — will ultimately create new burdens for businesses that could hamper innovation efforts.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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While Peters’ doctor had minimized the possibility of measles, the principal was concerned.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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But Edwards led the way with a big 16-point fourth quarter, and the Timberwolves made the key plays down the stretch.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The news came as BlackRock and JPMorgan played down fears of an AI bubble.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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For the most part, stocks have so far been able to shrug off concerns of higher interest rates, as a strong fundamental backdrop should help companies deal with greater pricing pressures.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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When the cops shrug off her tips, Paula must scrutinize the evidence to save not just her reputation, but her relationship with the child who means everything to her.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
20 May 2026
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Or watch the outdoors from the comfort of your couch with this smart bird feeder that includes a camera and is generously discounted to $20 this weekend.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
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To up the ante, already on sale items are also further discounted an additional 25% with code EXTRA25.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
22 May 2026
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The award for explanatory reporting went to the San Francisco Chronicle for coverage that showed how insurance companies use algorithms to systematically undervalue properties.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Stop undervaluing yourself, period.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Do not belittle computer science majors just to win an argument.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Those who spent time around the couple claimed that Weaver would belittle Mary Kay and her children, causing a rift, per Gavenas' book.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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This no-frills classic is the perfect stop after a long day at the beach, and in my opinion, the clam cake burger is criminally underrated.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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As a Swedish pop auteur who rose to prominence in the late ‘00s, Lykke Li is probably sick to death of Robyn comparisons — but the only one worth making is to point out that by comparison, Li’s work has been dramatically underrated.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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“Laugh off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laugh%20off. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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