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Recent Examples of laugh off
Travis had not seen the clip, but laughed off the comment.
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Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2025
Stories like those were passed from person to person like fairytales for adults — no doubt laughed off by many.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 18 Aug. 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
Trump and top White House officials spent months laughing off the dire projections of economists, who feared his tariffs would tank the job market and boost inflation.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 1 Aug. 2025
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Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2025
Stories like those were passed from person to person like fairytales for adults — no doubt laughed off by many.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 18 Aug. 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
Trump and top White House officials spent months laughing off the dire projections of economists, who feared his tariffs would tank the job market and boost inflation.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laugh off
Verb
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Act quickly to keep the stain from setting and to minimize the damage.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Nov. 2025
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Advanced hull geometry, radar-absorbing coatings, and an electronic degaussing system minimize magnetic and electric signatures.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Saudi Arabia’s Finance Minister Mohammed Aljadaan has played down concerns over Saudi Arabia’s growing debt pile (albeit a relatively low one of 32% of GDP) and deficit.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
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Freeman played down the epic nature of his homer to seal a game that officially lasted six hours and 39 minutes.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
28 Oct. 2025
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The enduring moment of the game is probably the deep touchdown pass between Shough and Chris Olave — the one that saw Olave shrugging off cornerback Jaycee Horn and then scampering into the end zone, then jumping into a Panthers field-side fan section.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Republicans have largely shrugged off the losses due to the elections being held in blue states, but some fear the momentum could continue into the midterms next year.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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For a similarly stylish and customizable option, the Halo Foldover Pant is another standout, and it’s now discounted to under $100.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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And, the time has never been better with thousands of decor picks discounted at Target.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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The deal, seen as crucial to cementing family control over the Samsung empire, was fiercely opposed by minority investors, including Elliott Management and Mason Capital, who argued the terms undervalued C & T shares.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Projections are also likely undervaluing freshman Keaton Wagler, a potential starter who has gotten rave reviews from everyone who has seen Illinois play this preseason.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The bride shared that the moment left her feeling belittled, even as guests laughed along.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Instead of listening, prominent voices on the Left, like AOC, choose to belittle her.—
Amy Reichert,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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His offensive line is bad, and the Chiefs’ pass rush is underrated.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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He’s also underrated in various aspects such as helping space the floor and assisting on the glass.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Laugh off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laugh%20off. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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