laugh (at)

Definition of laugh (at)next

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laugh (at)
Verb
  • Beloved by younger fans who remember the sneaker’s original 2013 release, the style is sometimes ridiculed by purists, but that doesn’t make its inclusion any less valid.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Perhaps the biggest challenge is the infrastructure required to ensure there are no major glitches — which have led to ridicule for the company when they’ve been posted to social media.
    Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Her style of rental therapy is to mock, then mend; heckle, then help.
    Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The sources firmly rejected the draft declarations, characterizing them as publicity stunts designed to mock the league, sow division, and draw attention to the topic by demeaning others.
    Wayne Sterling, CNN Money, 24 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 26 Aug. 2026.

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