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Recent Examples of laugh off
The casual references to him as a billionaire, however, is one gibe that Lamont laughs off.
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Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 13 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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Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 13 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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This can minimize cooling efficiency by making the unit work harder to bypass the clog, cause water damage from an overflowing drain pan, and even trigger respiratory issues from mold and mildew growth.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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The Environment Monwana was built with the vision of being a leading eco-conscious lodge, with integrated renewable energy sources, highly efficient heating and cooling systems, and smart technology that would minimize its environmental footprint.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Rutte confirmed the drawdown but played down its impact.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Claims of an arrangement along those lines have been played down at the Newcastle end.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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For years, megacap tech companies with hefty balance sheets have been able to shrug off rising rates, which tend to weigh more heavily on smaller, less-profitable peers.—
Kate Rooney,
CNBC,
20 June 2026
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The team shrugs off criticism that the end result was overbudget and overdue.—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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For longer stays, rooms at select Disney Resort hotels are discounted up to 30% for minimum five-night stays, most nights July 30 through October 3, with deeper discounts available for Florida Residents and Annual Passholders.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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Consider all three carefully, however, and don't discount the benefits of splitting your $50,000 among them.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Insider buying signals strong confidence, particularly in dividend-paying stocks, as executives invest their own money believing shares are undervalued, despite market highs.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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But these perks are easy to undervalue or overlook.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Trump, on the other hand, belittles and degrades people every day.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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Many builders see critics or writers such as myself as takers, drafting off of their hard work and effort only to belittle it.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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American craft distilleries are seriously underrated, and some are producing whiskey as good as—or even exceeding—major legacy whiskeymakers.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The Knicks might somehow be underrated here.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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“Laugh off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laugh%20off. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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