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Recent Examples of laugh off
But the decision usually depends on those factors being laughed off in the passage above.
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Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Some people will laugh off that idea; greatness is hard to define in an age when everyone has their own criteria for that label.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
As Washington approached, the photographer tried to laugh off the confrontation and put his hands around the actor’s arm.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025
Give yourself some grace, laugh off the awkward interactions, and remember that every misstep is just another story to bring home.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
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Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Some people will laugh off that idea; greatness is hard to define in an age when everyone has their own criteria for that label.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
As Washington approached, the photographer tried to laugh off the confrontation and put his hands around the actor’s arm.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025
Give yourself some grace, laugh off the awkward interactions, and remember that every misstep is just another story to bring home.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laugh off
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But despite assurances that the impact on businesses has been minimized, some groups still worried that the AI bill — despite its sections on workforce development and increasing AI knowledge — will ultimately create new burdens for businesses that could hamper innovation efforts.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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While Peters’ doctor had minimized the possibility of measles, the principal was concerned.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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But Edwards led the way with a big 16-point fourth quarter, and the Timberwolves made the key plays down the stretch.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The news came as BlackRock and JPMorgan played down fears of an AI bubble.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Trump has also lambasted members of the alliance for shrugging off requests to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, despite much of the oil that Europe relies on navigating through the waterway.—
Haris Alic,
The Washington Examiner,
15 May 2026
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When asked if the game’s postponement had any effect on the result, head coach Ken Klee shrugged off the suggestion.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Retreat Pack are great choices, discounted to less than $75 each.—
Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
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Tighten Your Positioning Before Price Comes Up Most companies try to protect pricing by discounting, which weakens their position.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The award for explanatory reporting went to the San Francisco Chronicle for coverage that showed how insurance companies use algorithms to systematically undervalue properties.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Stop undervaluing yourself, period.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Those who spent time around the couple claimed that Weaver would belittle Mary Kay and her children, causing a rift, per Gavenas' book.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Meeting a partner’s family can be challenging in any circumstance; anxieties about a family member saying something rude or belittling can only compound that.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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As a Swedish pop auteur who rose to prominence in the late ‘00s, Lykke Li is probably sick to death of Robyn comparisons — but the only one worth making is to point out that by comparison, Li’s work has been dramatically underrated.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Adding a player like Cobie Durant in free agency was really underrated, in my opinion.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Laugh off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laugh%20off. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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