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Recent Examples of scoff
Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
In the past, when my friends and I were bold enough to ask that the television behind the bar be changed to a Wisconsin women's volleyball game, it was met by scoffs from a few Brewers fans who couldn't be bothered to turn their chairs to look at the two other TVs in the room.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2024
Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025
Tesla’s critics scoff at its valuation, but if robotaxis work, the real question becomes: is it undervalued?
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Verb
Thankfully things didn't escalate beyond a scoff in this case, but what should a traveler do in a similar situation to handle a pushy fellow passenger civilly?
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
In the past, when my friends and I were bold enough to ask that the television behind the bar be changed to a Wisconsin women's volleyball game, it was met by scoffs from a few Brewers fans who couldn't be bothered to turn their chairs to look at the two other TVs in the room.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2024
Noun
When a reporter asked Texas Governor Greg Abbott who is to blame for the deaths of more than 100 people in this month’s catastrophic Guadalupe River flooding, Abbott scoffed.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025
Tesla’s critics scoff at its valuation, but if robotaxis work, the real question becomes: is it undervalued?
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoff
Verb
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By sunup,the water had devoured their home and took Betty, 84, and her sons: Gary, 60, and 54-year-old Doug West.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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There are mentions of past destruction, as Galactus is said to have devoured five planets, wiping out entire civilizations in the process.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Up front, its face is a far more rectilinear sneer.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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Yungblud’s voice — a piercing yelp that exists somewhere between Gerard Way’s wail and Brian Molko’s sneer — slotted him in the alt-rock world, but his aspirations seemed to stretch far beyond that categorization.—
Maura Johnston,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2025
Verb
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When someone ingests or inhales lead particles, the body confuses them with other minerals, Del Rio said.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
30 July 2025
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Adding a few drops of essential oil to hot water and inhaling the steam can be beneficial for relieving congestion.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
Noun
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There was an expression on his face, something between a smile and a smirk.—
Mona Awad,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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Liam McNeeley’s eyes widened, preceding a devilish smirk.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Edmonton lineup changes The list of Oilers who could gulp pregame hot dogs Thursday now includes defenseman John Klingberg, a game worst minus three in Game 3 after being one of five Oilers who were minus one in Game 2.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Mindful Coffee Or Tea Break Instead of gulping your drink while answering emails, try this: Hold the cup, feel its warmth, smell the aroma and enjoy the first sip.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Retiree pensions continue to inflict great pain on municipal finances, gobbling up more than 20% of general fund dollars in at least a half-dozen Orange County cities.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
18 July 2025
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Fans of Wilson's previous novels will also gobble this one right up.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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“Scoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoff. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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