laugh (at)

Definition of laugh (at)next

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laugh (at)
Verb
  • Fiction and reality braid in clever ways as Highsmith ridicules her visitor and is inspired by him, imagining a sinister plot (which could in fact be real).
    Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
  • De Paul’s behavior was both comedic fodder and an opportunity for English and Spanish-language pundits and content creators to ridicule his lack of awareness.
    Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Sponsors threaten to abandon the team, while male shareholders mock the entire idea as a waste of money.
    Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • My career was insulted, and I was mocked for fumbling around while attempting to juice a pineapple with a woefully inadequate kitchen utensil.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
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“Laugh (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laugh%20%28at%29. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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