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Recent Examples of scoff
Jamie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
But Matter scoffed at the idea that the initiative has nativist undertones.
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Jessi Jezewska Stevens,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2025
During previous Trump speeches to Congress, Democrats would often fill the room with groans, boos, scoffs and even chants as a jab to the president.
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Sudiksha Kochi,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Several students testified that Metcalf, after ordering Anthony to leave his team’s tent, scoffed before Anthony reached a hand into a bag and pulled out a knife.
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Jamie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
But Matter scoffed at the idea that the initiative has nativist undertones.
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Jessi Jezewska Stevens,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Noun
Banks call credit union bill ‘bad policy’ The North Carolina Bankers Association trade group opposes the bill and scoffs at the idea that banks have deserted communities.
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Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2025
During previous Trump speeches to Congress, Democrats would often fill the room with groans, boos, scoffs and even chants as a jab to the president.
—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoff
Verb
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Artists Equity By the time Dunkin’ unveiled Carpenter’s Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso, more than 10 million users had already devoured the Instagram and TikTok teaser videos.
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There’s a snake devouring a frog whole.
Noun
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With his rakish sneer and ruthlessly tight jodhpurs, Rupert has been thoroughly neutered with irony, transformed into an object for women to pick at.
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Of course, the prospect of one of the greatest women’s footballers in history skittering around Bromley on a Saturday lunchtime in front of a smattering of fans inevitably inspires sneers.
Verb
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The workers inhale these particles, and many develop a severe and rapidly progressive form of silicosis.
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The fish will inhale the lure and clamp down hard.
Noun
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Roy interjected with the mischievous smirk typical of a younger brother trying to ruffle some feathers.
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Her roundup began with a photo of a shadow holding a wine glass outdoors, followed by a selfie with a smirk.
Verb
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Rather than trying to gulp the slimy thing down, Wilkinson went into the kitchen and prepared an extravagant breakfast for himself, complete with Dr Pepper to wash it down.
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Others can’t stand the sound of gulping.
Verb
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In addition to the vineyard, Soloviev had gobbled up more than 1,000 acres of farmland and announced his intention to build luxury homes on part of the property.
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With another season under its belt (and no Severance or The White Lotus to gobble up 11 supporting nominations between them), The Pitt is poised to receive a bunch more acting nominations.
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“Scoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoff. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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