laughs off

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughs off
Verb
  • The roomy, high-cut ABS shell fits a variety of head shapes and shrugs off dents, while adjustable sizing ensures comfort.
    Outside, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Trump, by contrast, shreds regular procedures, shrugs off the expertise needed to bring policies to life, and promotes administrative incompetence in order to eliminate any authority other than himself.
    Russell Muirhead, Foreign Affairs, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Continue reading … POLITICS NO ENTRY ZONE – Israel shuts door on Turkey in Gaza as Trump praises Erdogan, plays down clash.
    , FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
  • The Bears relentlessly attacked Brown deep down the field, and the Niners’ safety — who made several nice plays down as a de facto linebacker — gave up two first-half touchdowns on deep balls.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Some dishwasher pods contain rinse aid, which helps with the drying process and minimizes water spots, while others don't.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Scholarly analysis of PragerU videos have found the content minimizes the impact of slavery and promotes misinformation on topics including climate change.
    Emery Petchauer, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Amazon frequently discounts its own products so check for the latest prices.
    Larry Magid, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Cash App Offers automatically discounts purchases from participating retailers.
    Kat Boogaard, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Laughs off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughs%20off. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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