scoffing (at)

Definition of scoffing (at)next
present participle of scoff (at)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoffing (at)
Verb
  • The days of donors shrugging off the difference between playing in the Sugar Bowl and playing in the Citrus Bowl have ended.
    Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 1 June 2026
  • But the president shrugging off concerns when asked if he's lost control of Republicans in Congress.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 May 2026
Verb
  • The Browns entered the offseason looking for a replacement after dismissing Kevin Stefanski, and Schwartz quickly emerged as a leading candidate after overseeing one of the NFL's top defenses.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
  • On May 20, an $850,000 settlement was reached in the case in exchange for dismissing the complaint, according to a news release by Terr’s organization FIRE, which represented Bushart.
    Drew Pittock, USA Today, 2 June 2026
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“Scoffing (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoffing%20%28at%29. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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