laughs off

present tense third-person singular of laugh off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughs off
Verb
  • The team shrugs off criticism that the end result was overbudget and overdue.
    Lauren Victory, CBS News, 20 June 2026
  • Once again, Rodrigo shrugs off concern.
    Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • Even for the Kremlin, which often plays down painful setbacks, the stark reality has become hard to sidestep.
    Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
  • Rhy made some huge plays down the stretch.
    Christopher Harris, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • This minimizes risks to do with data breaches and unauthorized access.
    Ramachander Rao Thallada, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • This helps support the weight of the lights and minimizes drooping.
    Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • An uncertain company can become a strong investment when the valuation discounts more trouble than eventually occurs.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Gap rarely discounts its linen collection, which makes this sale worth paying attention to.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
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“Laughs off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughs%20off. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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