1
as in ignored
to dismiss as of little importance
an administration that was willing to shrug off the problem
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2
as in removed
to rid oneself of (a garment)
she shrugged off her coat and hung it up neatly
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Recent Examples of shrugged off
When asked if the game’s postponement had any effect on the result, head coach Ken Klee shrugged off the suggestion.
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Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Josh Hart shrugged off the question — because no one cares about first-round playoff series victories.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
Howard, who has been a police officer for 24 years, elected and reelected from a blue district, shrugged off the video.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
Iron Maiden have always shrugged off other people’s attempts to enshrine their legacy.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
The big-budget spectacle, shrugged off bad reviews and a troubled production.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
But Marcus Smith, speaking on NFL Live, completely shrugged off the notion that Bain’s arm length should impact his draft stock.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
But Edgecombe shrugged off any notion that his fall will hinder him going forward in this series.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
That such a blunder might be shrugged off and even celebrated, rather than shamefully shunted away, struck Schuch as a very American notion.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Josh Hart shrugged off the question — because no one cares about first-round playoff series victories.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
Howard, who has been a police officer for 24 years, elected and reelected from a blue district, shrugged off the video.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
Iron Maiden have always shrugged off other people’s attempts to enshrine their legacy.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
The big-budget spectacle, shrugged off bad reviews and a troubled production.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
But Marcus Smith, speaking on NFL Live, completely shrugged off the notion that Bain’s arm length should impact his draft stock.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
But Edgecombe shrugged off any notion that his fall will hinder him going forward in this series.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
That such a blunder might be shrugged off and even celebrated, rather than shamefully shunted away, struck Schuch as a very American notion.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrugged off
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The state dashboard and local improvement plans Brown touted are singled out for criticism in the report, essentially validating concerns that reformers had voiced but were ignored.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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In an April statement, the union said the company ignored its March 18 letter and several requests by phone, asking to lift the lockout and allow members to return to work while negotiations continue.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The National Park Service had removed the flag in February, citing federal guidance that limited the agency to displaying only the American, Interior Department and POW/MIA flags.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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An example cited was the use of voices of Drake and The Weeknd to produce Heart on My Sleeve, which went viral in 2023 and was later removed from music streaming services.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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Judicial contests Georgia Supreme Court races are usually sleepy affairs, so overlooked that no incumbent justice has lost reelection in more than a century.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
18 May 2026
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One aspect of the shopping center experience that cannot be overlooked is placemaking.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Denise had explained that Djena didn’t have the necessary paperwork to enroll.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Special props to the jolly axe-throwing head of adventure, Nye Rees; personable Brasserie maitre d’, Javier Padron; and trainer Peter Sullivan, who explained the finer points of fasting for women whilst crucifying my glutes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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The inconvenience of that military presence has brought certain compensations from the government, such as a strikingly modern, geometric contemporary art museum (Nagi MOCA) that draws visitors not put off by the arduous journey required to get there.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Commissioner Jessica Vasquez requested the AI proposal be deferred, likely putting off consideration for at least one month.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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After being passed over twice in the draft before the Lightning selected him 108th overall, Rautiainen won Liiga’s Golden Helmet award, going to the league’s MVP and voted on by his peers.—
Eduardo Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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Six months later, they're passed over.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Project 2025 justified its proposal to eliminate EEO-1 data collection based on concerns that the data could lead employers to adopt racial hiring quotas.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The planes were unarmed, but the Cuban government justified the shootings, arguing the organization had dropped leaflets over Havana in previous incidents.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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“Shrugged off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrugged%20off. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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