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Recent Examples of laugh off
Trump, Newsom sound off on social media after polls open
Shortly after polls opened in California, President Donald Trump posted to his social media site Truth Social to slam the special election, with California Governor Gavin Newsom appearing to laugh off the post.
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Sophomore guard Jordan Lee, though, recently laughed off the suggestion that Booker has a reserved personality.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 3 Nov. 2025
Cabello laughed off any suggestion that Venezuela’s military could be bought.
—Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Oct. 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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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Sophomore guard Jordan Lee, though, recently laughed off the suggestion that Booker has a reserved personality.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 3 Nov. 2025
Cabello laughed off any suggestion that Venezuela’s military could be bought.
—Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Oct. 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 timing helps to minimize transplant shock and allows the roots to establish themselves before the summer heat sets in.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
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The motor is suspended by multiple O-rings to minimize vibration.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2026
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Valvano warmed up to Spud, who, once again, held his own in a league where MJ played down the road.—
Kevin Sherrington
Feb. 10,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Grealish slows play down and draws opposition bodies towards him, creating space for others, while George is a more direct, pacy threat.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Gophers men’s basketball team shrugged off another bad-luck injury to add the latest chapter to its feel-good story on Saturday.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
21 Feb. 2026
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Markets tend to shrug off geopolitical tensions.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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According to Clabbers, several lines offer benefits, such as extra perks and discounted or free fares, to certain types of passengers.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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The health effects have been discounted and today turbines are quiet enough with reasonable setbacks that sound is not considered a major issue.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Morgan Stanley believes that investors are undervaluing the growth potential for GE Aerospace .—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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The 6-foot-4, 305-pound Schrauth allowed just two pressures in 436 snaps last season at left guard for the Fighting Irish, according to Pro Football Focus, and could be undervalued in the draft after a midseason MCL sprain ended his year.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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Morin says these conversations can strengthen a healthy relationship, or point out flaws in an unhealthy one, such as if your partner fails to take you seriously or belittles your feelings.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Catherine cannot stand the idea and starts to belittle Isabella, all while reconnecting with her friend.—
Amanda Luberto,
AZCentral.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Buck is not alone in having underrated him; he has been largely overlooked by the Tate Modern, London’s most significant museum of contemporary art, which owns only five of his photographs.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Patriots defense has been criminally underrated all season and Chaisson has been very effective in his role, but isn’t getting talked about enough.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Laugh off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laugh%20off. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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