Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughed off
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The models specifically reproduced how said particles would interact with the expanding shell of material shrugged off by the supernova's dying progenitor star.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
25 May 2026 -
Beyond pressures from the Iran war, which stock markets have largely shrugged off, AI is a factor in the divergence.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
24 May 2026
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Starry is propelled by my real and personal anger that these women’s contributions to the genre have been minimized or elided altogether.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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When speaking to Popcast, Levinson also defended the sexualization of the series, explained why some of the storylines ended up mirroring real life, and why some characters were minimized.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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But Rubio played down the issue.—
Lorne Cook,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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But Adcock initially played down expectations by noting that the Figure team was aiming for the robots to work for eight hours straight, whereas a previous Figure demo had lasted just one hour.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
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Our job is to find great long-term stories and buy in when the stock prices appear undervalued, not attempt to time when others might start buying.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Domestic labor is always undervalued; a mother’s care has been overshadowed by the histrionics of an overbearing dad.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
22 May 2026
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These early Prime Day swimwear deals include discounted one-pieces, bikinis, and men's swim trunks in a range of cuts and styles.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
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Supportive flip-flops, polished walking sandals, event-ready heeled options, and easy slip-on styles are all discounted right now to kick off the summer season.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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The Knicks might somehow be underrated here.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Perhaps the lack of a title contributed to Adelman being underrated for years after his career ended.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Attendance diminished in recent years as the Wizards tore down their roster in the hopes of accumulating draft picks in trades and losing enough games to win early picks via the annual draft lottery.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The future-proof leader is the person disciplined enough to question their own assumptions, recognize when familiar frameworks no longer serve the moment, and understand that leadership is strengthened, not diminished, by remaining open to growth.—
Mary Hemphill,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The president belittled Bray on social media and threatened to support a primary challenger, and still Bray wouldn’t budge.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2026
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According to the suit, she was humiliated by fellow staff members and belittled due to her race, country of origin, religion and immigration status.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Laughed off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughed%20off. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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