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Recent Examples of laugh off
During her own Billboard interview in June, Erivo laughed off the negativity surrounding her casting.
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 2 Aug. 2025
Simpson laughed off the little mishap in an interview with the Today hosts after her set.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 24 July 2025
Barack and Michelle Obama laughed off divorce rumors on a recent episode of her podcast.
—Josh Feldman, NBC news, 17 July 2025
As for what’s next for the Squid Game franchise, Hwang laughs off the possibility of a fourth season.
—Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 2 Aug. 2025
Simpson laughed off the little mishap in an interview with the Today hosts after her set.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 24 July 2025
Barack and Michelle Obama laughed off divorce rumors on a recent episode of her podcast.
—Josh Feldman, NBC news, 17 July 2025
As for what’s next for the Squid Game franchise, Hwang laughs off the possibility of a fourth season.
—Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laugh off
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Sep. 2025
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Jones got acclimated to the Panthers’ system through his live reps and tried to minimize the growing pains as quickly as possible.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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While primarily utilized as a winger during his career, Dembélé often played down the middle for Luis Enrique’s side, spearheading a fluent and formidable front three, flanked by the dynamic Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the war, Israeli officials have consistently played down the severity of hunger in Gaza.—
Pablo Robles,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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There are reasons why certain coaches can establish a culture and a mindset that endures, and enables their players to shrug off those adverse moments and carry on.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
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Cronenworth, who came up through the minor leagues playing primarily at shortstop, shrugged off the praise.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Sep. 2025
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For more winter wonder nearby, find Santa in his secret lair atop Rochers-de-Naye, accessible via traditional cogwheel train, and discounted with the Swiss Travel Pass.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
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Youngism, the set of stereotypes and practices that discount younger workers as unreliable, lazy and disloyal, has outpaced any other type of ageism — and the economic impacts are startling.—
Jennifer Moss,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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The better interpretation is that AI sits alongside staffing choices and hiring norms that undervalue early-career talent.—
Jennifer Moss,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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More than return, consider the value of diversified, transparent assets — liquidity, simplicity and relatability are often undervalued.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
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Our foul, flatulent father-figure may exaggerate a bit when belittling his enemies (and friends, for that matter), but cloaked under his aura of filth — like an adult Pig-Pen’s toxic dust cloud — rests a core truth.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 Sep. 2025
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Many may belittle — or criticize — the historic events that unfolded at the United Nations on Monday.—
Faisal J. Abbas,
semafor.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Planning for stability is critical, yet often underrated by early-stage founders who may not know how to forecast costs, time cash flows or structure compensation sensibly.—
Anuradha Gupta,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Auburn defense, like Oklahoma's, was underrated last fall amid a 5-7 season, but future pro DE Keldric Faulk and Co. are stout.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Laugh off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laugh%20off. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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