Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughing off
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The stock market has soared this year, shrugging off a flurry of new tariffs, an uptick of inflation and a sharp slowdown in hiring.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025 -
With many shrugging off such transcriptionists inside the office, etiquette around recording outside the office is fraying.—
Iain Martin,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Before this weekend’s game, Town manager Gavin Macpherson was playing down the rivalry.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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After a week of playing down to – and then slightly lower than – their last-place opponents, the Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies with a 9-0 victory on Wednesday night.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 Sep. 2025
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Your creative spark is valid, so stop minimizing it.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
5 Oct. 2025
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This practice supports your lawn's health by promoting strong roots and minimizing thatch buildup.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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Our foul, flatulent father-figure may exaggerate a bit when belittling his enemies (and friends, for that matter), but cloaked under his aura of filth — like an adult Pig-Pen’s toxic dust cloud — rests a core truth.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 Sep. 2025
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So, instead of recognition, many high-achieving women describe being met with jealousy, belittling or social isolation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This significant upsurge is a result of a positive assessment from Citron Research, a prominent newsletter led by renowned short-seller Andrew Left, which suggested that the market is undervaluing LoanDepot’s mortgage servicing portfolio.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Laughing off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughing%20off. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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