laughs off

present tense third-person singular of laugh off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughs off
Verb
  • The team shrugs off criticism that the end result was overbudget and overdue.
    Lauren Victory, CBS News, 20 June 2026
  • Once again, Rodrigo shrugs off concern.
    Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • Even for the Kremlin, which often plays down painful setbacks, the stark reality has become hard to sidestep.
    Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
  • Rhy made some huge plays down the stretch.
    Christopher Harris, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • This minimizes risks to do with data breaches and unauthorized access.
    Ramachander Rao Thallada, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • This helps support the weight of the lights and minimizes drooping.
    Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Since Lululemon rarely discounts its most popular styles, this is one of the best opportunities to stock up before the holiday, and if history is any indication, the best colors and sizes won't stay in stock for long.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • An uncertain company can become a strong investment when the valuation discounts more trouble than eventually occurs.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
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“Laughs off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughs%20off. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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