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Recent Examples of laugh off
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Tuesday laughed off the feud, saying that differences of opinions are healthy.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
The part of the honeymoon that was harder to laugh off was the feeling that this might be our last vacation together, the beginning of the end.
—Devon Fredericksen, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
The unknowing reporter, Taylor Wirth of NBC Sports, was able to quickly laugh off the all-too-relatable blunder after the clip made the rounds on social media.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Continue reading … FLASHBACK – Liberal media and top Dems repeatedly laugh off concerns about Biden's fitness.
—Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
The part of the honeymoon that was harder to laugh off was the feeling that this might be our last vacation together, the beginning of the end.
—Devon Fredericksen, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
The unknowing reporter, Taylor Wirth of NBC Sports, was able to quickly laugh off the all-too-relatable blunder after the clip made the rounds on social media.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Continue reading … FLASHBACK – Liberal media and top Dems repeatedly laugh off concerns about Biden's fitness.
—Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laugh off
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Home cooks are often advised to chill their onions before cutting them to minimize crying.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 May 2025
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Effective targeting minimizes waste and builds consumer loyalty.—
Ray Lansigan,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Both players have played down the rivalry, but their fan bases are often vociferous in their dislike of the opposing player.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
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Beijing is playing down the effect of the trade war, but as negotiators held talks last weekend with their U.S. counterparts, its impact was obvious.—
Li Yuan,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Bloomberg | Getty Images Cartier owner Richemont on Friday posted better-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter sales, as the wealthiest spenders continued to shrug off global macroeconomic uncertainty.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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Her natural ability to process information and shrug off pressure would do the rest.—
Brian Robin,
Oc Register,
9 May 2025
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That’s not to discount what the Golden Knights accomplished in their fourth division title in eight years.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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And don't discount the possibility of seeing her again down the road.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
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If businesses and consumers prioritize speed and cost over authenticity, human creators may be sidelined, their contributions undervalued, or dismissed entirely.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Piper Sandler upgrades Forge Global to overweight from neutral Piper Sandler said the capital markets company is undervalued.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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Rivals in Defensive Player of the Year discussions for nearly a decade, Green has often belittled Gobert and his impact on the court.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
6 May 2025
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If she feels belittled by him in any way, that's a different conversation.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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And the Hemi was known to be making at least 500 hp, but was underrated to avoid higher insurance rates.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Driver is underrated here, but that’s because Penelope Cruz drives off with the movie, giving one of the best performances of the last few years.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
6 Dec. 2024
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“Laugh off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laugh%20off. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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