as in dismissal
treatment that is deliberately unfriendly
the mayor tends to give anyone under voting age the brush-off
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as in to shrug off
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Recent Examples of brush (off)
Janee Bolden, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Some interpreted the moment as a blatant brush-off; however, others pointed out that Brigitte, 72, could simply have been focused on keeping her balance on the airplane steps or preparing herself to greet the Prince and Princess of Wales.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 8 July 2025
But our findings suggest that the mere inclusion of abbreviations, although seemingly benign, start feeling like a brush-off.
—David Fang, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2025
But there are now pressing concerns over whether Trump will pull the U.S. from the alliance as part of his broader brush-off of America's allies—and whether the remaining nations of the Five Eyes could survive it.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Alumi-Blast is an apt name for this low sheen coating that looks realistically like cast aluminum that has received a light brush-off abrasive blast at the factory.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 26 June 2023
Verb
Initially, Makua gave Momoa's offer a polite brush-off.
—Janee Bolden, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Some interpreted the moment as a blatant brush-off; however, others pointed out that Brigitte, 72, could simply have been focused on keeping her balance on the airplane steps or preparing herself to greet the Prince and Princess of Wales.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 8 July 2025
But our findings suggest that the mere inclusion of abbreviations, although seemingly benign, start feeling like a brush-off.
—David Fang, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2025
But there are now pressing concerns over whether Trump will pull the U.S. from the alliance as part of his broader brush-off of America's allies—and whether the remaining nations of the Five Eyes could survive it.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Alumi-Blast is an apt name for this low sheen coating that looks realistically like cast aluminum that has received a light brush-off abrasive blast at the factory.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 26 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brush (off)
Noun
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When women stop accepting dismissal, innovation follows.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Bush was placed on mandatory leave pending dismissal, officials said.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Chase shrugged off the tradition embraced by the League of compelling students to begin painting using antique objects as models.—
Anne Halsey,
JSTOR Daily,
6 Aug. 2025
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After some market volatility in the spring, investors have largely shrugged off Trump's tariffs.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Player rejection after player rejection in the transfer market?—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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In the end, the real sale is trust, and trust is earned in the pause between rejection and return.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Here are the most notable snubs for the 2025 MTV VMAs, which will air live at 8 p.m. Sept. 7 from New York's UBS Arena.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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This detail makes the alleged snub of Brooke seem unusual.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Hall has rejected Puri's recommendation to reinstate Farhat as the Democratic appropriations chair, made in a letter that blasted the speaker's approach to budget negotiations.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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After twice rejecting Trump, Nevadans ousted a Democratic governor in 2022 and helped Trump back to the White House in 2024.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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At that point, if the case is not dismissed, then Murdoch's deposition will occur within 30 days.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
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The woman also filed a petition for an injunction in 2016, and the case was dismissed six months later.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Yeah, a woman scorned who also writes songs is a thing to behold.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Not that Colbert really ever held back on his opinions, but a host scorned hath more fury.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Companies with high employee turnover, poor management structures or toxic cultures can get heavily discounted or passed over entirely.—
Keegan Caldwell,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The eclipse began over the South Pacific Ocean and passed over Mexico before traveling directly over 13 U.S. states from Texas to Maine.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Brush (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brush%20%28off%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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