Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughing off
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Senate Republicans plan to vote on a government funding package as soon as Thursday, shrugging off Democrats’ vows to filibuster the legislation unless DHS funding is removed and amended after two fatal Minnesota shootings.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
27 Jan. 2026 -
Stocks closed higher on Monday, shrugging off a dip earlier in the day after reports of the DOJ probe into Powell.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Not playing down the stretch was a function of stiffness.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Instead of taking a low profile and playing down any claims to Taiwan’s independent status like his more cautious DPP predecessor Tsai Ying-wen, Lai has lurched toward formal independence with a succession of speeches making the case for Taiwanese nationhood.—
Lyle Goldstein,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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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,
5 Mar. 2026
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Astronaut menus are carefully constructed to maximize nutrition and calories while minimizing storage requirements, preparation needs, and the possibility of contamination.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
4 Mar. 2026
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Link was captured on Ring camera footage mocking and belittling Jimenez after shooting him, prosecutors say.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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This year begins with the familiar sound of politicians belittling each other and seeking attention by any means.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Jan. 2026
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Even so, Andersen says the market is undervaluing Novo's long-term competitiveness in the GLP-1 market.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Paramount lawsuit argues that artificially undervaluing those linear cable assets could make WBD appear weaker, thereby justifying a lower enterprise valuation and acquisition price.—
Corey Martin,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Laughing off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughing%20off. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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