laughs off

Definition of laughs offnext
present tense third-person singular of laugh off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughs off
Verb
  • Ryan shrugs off the daily noise altogether.
    Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Yasmin shrugs off Harper, then runs to Henry to repeat her allegations.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The Hornets played great and made those plays down the stretch.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Santos, who scored a career-high 31 points in the Warriors win over Brooklyn on Wednesday, made several big plays down the stretch.
    ABC News, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Other effective strategies include thoughtful classroom seating that minimizes distractions and improves access to visual and verbal cues.
    Oc Register, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The monitor is also TÜV Rheinland 3-star eye comfort certified, which means the monitor minimizes eyestrain, no matter how long your gaming sessions are.
    Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The company discounts the original value of the home, requires homeowners to pay all costs and fees during the term of the agreement and controls the home appraisal process, the attorneys asserted.
    Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Athleta is one that rarely discounts everything, which is why its 25 percent off sitewide winter sale should be on your radar to score built-to-last travel pants.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Laughs off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughs%20off. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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