laughs off

Definition of laughs offnext
present tense third-person singular of laugh off
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughs off
Verb
  • Even now, Dickinson shrugs off people who complain that recent Maiden albums like The Book of Souls and Senjutsu lean too progressive.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Oleander is very heat and drought tolerant and shrugs off poor soil.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • But, powered by veteran guard CJ McCollum and some gutsy defensive plays down the stretch, the Hawks won 107-106 to even the series at one game apiece.
    Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The Hornets played great and made those plays down the stretch.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Thunder are also a low-pass offense; that minimizes the Lakers’ steal opportunities as well.
    Law Murray, New York Times, 4 May 2026
  • Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
    Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 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 8 May. 2026.

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