Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughed off
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Substack has mostly shrugged off the criticism.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026 -
The mayor shrugged off Plano’s reported discussions with the Stars, calling it competition that doesn’t concern him.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Because the condition affects balance and coordination, veterinarians recommend keeping affected cats in safe, predictable spaces where hazards like slippery floors, high furniture and stairs are minimized.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Around 400 were involved in experiments where pain was not minimized.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Tehran has played down the prospect of talks or that any breakthrough was imminent as Pakistan acts as an intermediary.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The industry is bracing for massive jobs cuts, which Ellison has played down and did again Friday, insisting the combined company will operate more efficiently but also grow.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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Intellectual humility, the admission of your own limited knowledge and a willingness to learn from others, sometimes seems to be undervalued, particularly by those in leadership positions.—
Deana L. Weibel,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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Too often, their impact is undervalued, their tenure goes unrecognized, and their voices aren’t fully heard in the decisions that shape what happens next.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Several airlines, like Delta and Alaska Airlines, as well as some credit cards, such as American Express offer complimentary or discounted access to a Clear+ membership for frequent fliers or certain credit cardholders.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Multiple sizes are discounted for the Big Spring Sale, but the 75-inch unit has a whopping 23% price cut that really stands out.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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But Croatia has plenty of strong, if underrated, attacking options alongside Pasalic, including Osasuna forward Ante Budimir.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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For the first time in Riley’s tenure, USC may be underrated going into the season.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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More elderly people could find themselves at the mercy of an obscure government program meant to save them from harm and preserve their dignity when their ability to take care of themselves is diminished.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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But with the chances of a Fed rate cut later this year highly diminished now and, with the reality that a cut (if it is issued) is likely to be by just 25 basis points, these estimates are unlikely to change dramatically, either.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Unlike some of her contemporaries (say, Lauryn Hill), Missy never rejected or belittled explicit markers of femme subjectivity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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What a disappointment to have something so joyous tarnished by a dreadful reality where women are being belittled & disrespected for existing.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Laughed off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughed%20off. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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