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Recent Examples of laugh off
The camera quickly cut to Chalamet, who laughed off the joke.
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Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 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.
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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.
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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.
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Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 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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To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
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Keep all windows and doors closed so your pet cannot easily escape, and draw the shades to minimize the sound and flashes of light.
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The host nation won comfortably despite playing down a man from the 64th minute on.
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Even for the Kremlin, which often plays down painful setbacks, the stark reality has become hard to sidestep.
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Teskey also shrugged off concerns about an AI data center bubble.
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And that allowed another hero to shrug off the pain of his own wounds and step up big.
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And in honor of the Fourth of July weekend, so many coveted styles are on sale, with some even double discounted with checkout code SAVE.
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Since Lululemon rarely discounts its most popular styles, this is one of the best opportunities to stock up before the holiday, and if history is any indication, the best colors and sizes won't stay in stock for long.
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Citi upgrades Lockheed Martin to buy from neutral Citi says shares are undervalued.
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The skilled trades, long undervalued, are among the most resilient to AI disruption.
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The Babylon Bee posted a satirical video suggesting that if a female president was mercurial — launching foreign wars, trade wars and petty feuds — and focusing on gewgaws and shoes, she’d be endlessly belittled.
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Trump, on the other hand, belittles and degrades people every day.
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Berchild is a hardworking player with good skill and a good shot; people at the program will argue he’s been underrated.
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American craft distilleries are seriously underrated, and some are producing whiskey as good as—or even exceeding—major legacy whiskeymakers.
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“Laugh off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laugh%20off. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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