1
as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
most critics have already written off that director as a hack incapable of turning out anything but schlock
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2
as in to reduce
to diminish the price or value of
that one blunder will write off to nothing all the goodwill we've been building up
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Recent Examples of write off
Tax administration is often written off as a bureaucratic morass—a neutral, technocratic function made necessary by the modern state but best kept as small as possible.
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Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
With donors largely writing off Florida that year, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist spent about $31 million.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
The Senate finance committee penciled in the $10,000 figure, which would represent no change from the current cap on writing off state and local taxes, in its initial language of the Big Beautiful Bill that includes trillions in tax and spending cuts.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 16 June 2025
Two years on, Onana has been written off as a flop.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
With donors largely writing off Florida that year, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist spent about $31 million.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
The Senate finance committee penciled in the $10,000 figure, which would represent no change from the current cap on writing off state and local taxes, in its initial language of the Big Beautiful Bill that includes trillions in tax and spending cuts.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 16 June 2025
Two years on, Onana has been written off as a flop.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write off
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The felony charges were dismissed with prejudice, meaning they can't be refiled.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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In previous cycles, price booms were often dismissed as driven by hype, memes, and momentum.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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The ban aims to improve academic achievement, reduce cyberbullying, and minimize classroom disruptions.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 July 2025
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Create a family communication plan: NOAA said to take the time now to write down your hurricane plan, and share it with your family.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Never written down, our knowledge was lifted and passed from one to the other through our singing, through the beat of a drum.—
Tanya Talaga
July 24,
Literary Hub,
24 July 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 July 2025
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There are 32 active volcano systems in the region spread across three rift zones, all part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a mountain range that mostly runs down the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 July 2025
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The truck may have been taking up a small portion of a bike lane that runs down Broadway near Cedar St. at the time of the attack, a police source with knowledge of the incident said.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
16 July 2025
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During its most recent earnings call, Intel appeared to play down hopes of winning major external customers for its 18A process - its most advanced manufacturing tech to date - with the leadership noting that 18A will primarily be used for internal products to begin with.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The leak prompted a rare public statement on the issue from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who played down the impact of the controversy on bilateral relations while pledging to continue the projects.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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The 53-year-old artist shared an Instagram video where animals are wearing human clothing and doing human activity while talking down on the current music landscape.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025
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Don’t patronize, don’t over-explain, don’t talk down to them in any way.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Write off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/write%20off. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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