laughs off

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
  • Mims made big plays down the stretch, too.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Standing at 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, Tyson has great speed and athleticism to make plays down the field.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Since these helmets are aimed at riders spending long hours touring on tarmac, Cardo has paid special attention to airflow and stability, thanks to rigorous wind tunnel testing and a precision ventilation system that minimizes fatigue and maintains visibility in all weather conditions.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The gel format also prevents leakage and minimizes thermal expansion, enhancing operational safety.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Cash App Offers automatically discounts purchases from participating retailers.
    Kat Boogaard, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Amazon typically discounts Apple AirPods, Dyson vacuums, Le Creuset cookware, Coach bags, Lego sets, and more coveted goodies.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Laughs off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughs%20off. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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