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
By now, it's already sent most of them to Ukraine—and written off nearly 1,300 of them, according to Oryx.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Still, many in the pro-vaccine community long-ago wrote off Kennedy and this shift is unlikely to win him much favor.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
In 2020, Netflix wrote off the $55 million investment, causing Rinsch to spiral and send inflammatory emails to company executives, according to the ruling.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
But that didn’t stop Biden from writing off more than $175 billion in debt before leaving office.
—Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Still, many in the pro-vaccine community long-ago wrote off Kennedy and this shift is unlikely to win him much favor.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
In 2020, Netflix wrote off the $55 million investment, causing Rinsch to spiral and send inflammatory emails to company executives, according to the ruling.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
But that didn’t stop Biden from writing off more than $175 billion in debt before leaving office.
—Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write off
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The charge was dismissed after Baldwin's attorneys alleged prosecutors had withheld evidence.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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With punching bags Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle in the frontcourt, the Wolves were dismissed as legitimate opponents for the mighty purple and gold.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Answer: Your withdrawals from retirement plans won’t reduce your Social Security directly.—
Liz Weston,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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The trial of estrogen alone also raised safety concerns, though both types of therapy reduced the risk of bone fractures.—
Jean Wactawski-Wende,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
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Each peptide tackles a different task (like minimizing expression lines or fading dark spots), while calming cica and barrier-loving oils like olive, jojoba, and moringa keep skin nourished and soothed.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
8 May 2025
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Recycling reduces environmental strain by minimizing waste and the need for new resources.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2025
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The biggest thing that stood out was the way that for the first 200 years of the art form, there was nothing written down.—
Zoe G. Phillips,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2025
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Each day, write down three things that went well and why.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2025
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Trump also alluded briefly to the diminishing trade between the U.S. and China in the wake of the tariff standoff when a reporter asked about falling container volumes at U.S. ports.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
8 May 2025
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As the ball is nearing Thuram… … Barella moves forward to receive the pass, and Dumfries starts his third-man run down the right wing.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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There was no room for tables, so there are two bars that run down the center of the space with all service coming from the center.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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At the time, Everton officials played down the link as the role had been earmarked for Purdy.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The Panthers played from behind for the majority of the game after that and played down one defenseman after Niko Mikkola was given a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct 19 seconds into the third period for boarding Tampa Bay forward Zemgus Girgensons.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
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Status items such as $250 shoes are talked down to the $50 model, but an $800 bed for better sleep could be approved, Schuchert said.—
Doug Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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His willingness to confront these issues head-on has won him credibility among voters who feel neglected or talked down to by political elites.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Write off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/write%20off. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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