laughing (at)

present participle of laugh (at)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughing (at)
Verb
  • Sorry, but that does not disqualify you from ridiculing a quarterback for being melodramatic.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • In 2012, fury over an anti-Muslim film ridiculing the Prophet Muhammad sparked violent clashes across the Muslim world.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Five times in the last two months, the president has sneered at and insulted female reporters, mocking their appearance or dismissing their credentials.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • In 2020, then-ESPN commentator Mark Jones shared posts mocking 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa after Bosa suffered a serious knee injury.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
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“Laughing (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughing%20%28at%29. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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