Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughed off
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On Monday, stocks had initially tumbled on concerns about the war's impact on energy prices, before rebounding and ending higher for the day as investors shrugged off those worries.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026 -
Investors who shrugged off last month’s artificial intelligence (AI) scare in the insurance sector might want to brace themselves for a reality check.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Under Paton, the Broncos have intentionally minimized pre-draft contact with first-round targets like Pat Surtain (2021) and Jahdae Barron (2025).—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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The strain of data centers on public infrastruction-power and water-is being minimized as they are built in Texas.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The continent’s cautious response to the war in Iran, and Trump’s broader threats, have sparked fears that a diplomatic divide could escalate into another trade confrontation, but one expert played down the rift between the trans-Atlantic partners.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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In the interview, Kifowit has played down the urgency of modernizing the comptroller’s office, saying improvements are already underway.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Yet California has consistently undervalued this essential health care.—
Brian Park,
Mercury News,
24 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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Check community groups and social media, as some local companies are offering free or discounted accommodation.—
Sophie Prideaux,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Mar. 2026
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That’s because lower yields reduce borrowing costs for companies and make future profits more valuable when discounted back into today’s dollars.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
27 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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Liverpool’s transition threat has diminished.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Extensive research shows that insufficient sleep is associated with impaired cognitive function, chronic health problems, diminished productivity and an increase in traffic accidents, just to name a few.—
Stephen Neely,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2026
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What a disappointment to have something so joyous tarnished by a dreadful reality where women are being belittled & disrespected for existing.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
25 Feb. 2026
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Tim Scott of South Carolina and Rick Scott of Florida belittled the governor.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Laughed off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughed%20off. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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