laugh (at)

Definition of laugh (at)next

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Verb
  • The blogger has been on a years-long apology tour after relentlessly ridiculing celebrities in the 2000s.
    Ethan Beck, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026
  • At this point, the only reason not to ridicule candidates is the fear of backlash.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • During the 2024 postseason, Carrington struck Clark directly in the eye, leaving the league's signature star with a visible black eye, then mocked the ensuing public outrage online.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • He was criticized for outing LGBTQ+ stars who hadn’t revealed their sexuality publicly, and for bullying others by mocking their misfortune.
    Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2026
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“Laugh (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laugh%20%28at%29. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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