Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoffed (at)
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The models specifically reproduced how said particles would interact with the expanding shell of material shrugged off by the supernova's dying progenitor star.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
25 May 2026 -
Beyond pressures from the Iran war, which stock markets have largely shrugged off, AI is a factor in the divergence.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
24 May 2026
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Hassett dismissed Chapman's assessment, insisting that there is enough inventory.—
Ford McCracken,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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When he’s dismissed from his SETI job, a huge cover-up ensues.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
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The ceasefire hinged on an end to Hezbollah attacks, but the group was not party to the talks and its leader rejected the pact.—
Frederik Pleitgen,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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That ad, like the others, was rejected by WMATA, according to the lawsuit.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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For years, Knicks owner James Dolan has been scorned by fans.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Those who believed in finvenkismo scorned Raŭmismo.—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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That unique bitterness is mocked, but revered, in countless social media videos.—
Chris Tye,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The Super Bowl-winning quarterback, set to join CBS’ pregame show after announcing his retirement Wednesday, went from Seattle Seahawks superstar to frequently mocked journeyman so quickly that only time will help process the implications in an even-handed manner.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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That day, the perpetrator flouted Stage 1 fire restrictions prohibiting charcoal use on state trust lands.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
22 May 2026
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However, the separate entities are not allowed to communicate, a rule that is routinely flouted.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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However, all of the city’s fire stations seemingly disobeyed the mayor by lowering their flags.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The group says Ensign misled courts, disobeyed court orders and failed to intervene when lawyers under his supervision engaged in misconduct.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Scoffed (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoffed%20%28at%29. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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