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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughed off
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With two minutes left, quarterback Justin Herbert shrugged off or evaded multiple would-be tacklers, scrambled to his left and was able to throw around an oncoming defender’s shoulder pad and fit the pass into a sliver of space for a 20-yard, game-tying touchdown.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Sep. 2025 -
Williams Racing Formula One driver Carlos Sainz has shrugged off the comparison with Lewis Hamilton after securing his first podium with the team this year at last weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Retinoids can cause dryness and flaking, but this can be minimized or even prevented altogether when gradually introduced to the skin, starting with lower concentrations.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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Officials repeatedly minimized fire risks and touted the benefits of letting the fire burn, according to The Republic's findings.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
USA Today,
9 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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And Elliot always felt like he was undervalued by Ric.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
26 Sep. 2025
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Arguably, the biggest challenge for Dell is that its stock often appears undervalued.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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Right now, Walmart has it for $29, discounted by 71% from its usual $100 price.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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Best Early Target Circle Week Travel Bag Deals Target has deeply discounted travel bags ahead of its Circle Week sale, such as the Universal Thread Camera Crossbody Bag that keeps travelers safe from pickpockets for as little as $22.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
22 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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Redford was underrated in his ability to avoid melodrama, always seeking truth in his characters instead of just manipulating the sympathies of his audience.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
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According to Infanti, some typical impacts of a La Niña winter can include cooler temperatures over the northern United States, and diminished storm track activity over the southern tier of the United States leading to milder-than-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
25 Sep. 2025
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Though the region’s trade reliance on Washington has rapidly diminished as China has become its biggest market, several nations still rely on the US for a large share of their exports, the loss of which would put millions of livelihoods at risk.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Trump previously belittled his predecessor, former President Joe Biden, for using a teleprompter to give his speeches.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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That career that is underestimated and belittled by those who preferred to have a laugh for a few moments, preferred to throw the stone.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Laughed off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughed%20off. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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