1
as in to ignore
to dismiss as of little importance
an administration that was willing to shrug off the problem
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2
as in to remove
to rid oneself of (a garment)
she shrugged off her coat and hung it up neatly
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Recent Examples of shrug off
In the same session, investors appeared to shrug off the latest tariff developments from President Donald Trump.
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Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 9 July 2025
Mbappe manages to shrug off Couto, adjust his body, and still have the spatial awareness to keep his eye on the cross before acrobatically finishing into the bottom corner from close range.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2025
This can be a grey area, as some can be shrugged off and laughed about while others can deepen existing fears.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Former President and Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev has shrugged off President Donald Trump's latest moves on Ukraine.
—Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
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Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 9 July 2025
Mbappe manages to shrug off Couto, adjust his body, and still have the spatial awareness to keep his eye on the cross before acrobatically finishing into the bottom corner from close range.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2025
This can be a grey area, as some can be shrugged off and laughed about while others can deepen existing fears.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Former President and Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev has shrugged off President Donald Trump's latest moves on Ukraine.
—Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrug off
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Similarly, while some food stamp provisions remain, the narrative ignores the potential for reduced access for others, including children and pregnant women, under changes to eligibility.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 July 2025
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Having said that, beachgoers have already been ignoring signs and fencing to get to the beach, especially on weekends.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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That can also help remove some of the fear around layoffs.—
Winnie Sun,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Begin by removing whatever might attract pests to your own yard.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 Aug. 2025
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On the other side, Israel’s demolition and occupation of much of Gaza has made Palestinians all the less willing to reconcile with and forgive Israel.—
DANIEL BYMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
28 July 2025
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Part of the cost of replacing lead lines in New London is being covered by a $6.9 million federal loan, a portion of which will be forgiven.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
28 July 2025
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For instance, receiving a recognition award at an annual meeting typically does little to nothing to counteract the experience of being overlooked and dismissed on the daily.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The camera would overlook nearby wildland areas, including the Rancho La Costa Preserve and Box Canyon.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 July 2025
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And yet, not wanting to dampen the mood now that Aidan is finally in New York for an extended period of time, Carrie puts off confronting this truth.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
25 July 2025
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Despite relatively low unemployment, hiring data indicates that younger, entry-level workers have been increasingly struggling to get their foot in the door as employers put off hiring plans amid wider economic uncertainty and some industries, like government and tech, having slashed workers.—
Shannon Pettypiece,
NBC news,
16 July 2025
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Police officials will explain how the new police drones can be remotely deployed and piloted toward the scene of an incident from docks placed across the city.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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Malone explained that over time, however, your brain adapts by adding more adenosine receptors, which makes caffeine less effective at the same dose.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
25 July 2025
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Remarkably, the centerline of the path — where totality lasts just shy of three minutes — passes over tourist mecca Queenstown and Dunedin.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Yet, despite nearing $100 billion, the company has been repeatedly passed over for S&P 500 inclusion.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
21 July 2025
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However, the Commission did not indicate any sudden or unexpected event that would justify the urgency.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Lay of the land Advocates for the Golden Dome point to recent events to justify the program.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
23 July 2025
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“Shrug off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrug%20off. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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