1
as in to ignore
to dismiss as of little importance
an administration that was willing to shrug off the problem
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2
as in to remove
to rid oneself of (a garment)
she shrugged off her coat and hung it up neatly
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Recent Examples of shrug off
Investors in Trump’s company initially shrugged off news of the tariffs, with shares declining just 1.9% on Thursday, compared to 4.8% for the S&P 500.
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Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In a big-money era, University of Illinois shrugs off rules on athletes’ NIL deals
Illinois’ flagship university says rules requiring student-athletes to disclose NIL deals aren’t relevant In the wild west of today’s college sports.
—Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Stock markets have plummeted, but the president has generally shrugged off the losses, noting markets go up and down.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
But Oren Cass of American Compass shrugged off the potential consumer hit that tariffs pose in a recent WSJ interview, noting that only 15% of our GDP even comes from imports.
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025
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Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In a big-money era, University of Illinois shrugs off rules on athletes’ NIL deals
Illinois’ flagship university says rules requiring student-athletes to disclose NIL deals aren’t relevant In the wild west of today’s college sports.
—Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Stock markets have plummeted, but the president has generally shrugged off the losses, noting markets go up and down.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
But Oren Cass of American Compass shrugged off the potential consumer hit that tariffs pose in a recent WSJ interview, noting that only 15% of our GDP even comes from imports.
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrug off
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Soviet citizens in the 1980s could no longer ignore the glaring differences between the utopian promises of communism and the reality of an autocratic and incompetent regime.—
Margaret MacMillan,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Murrow perspective allows Clooney and Heslov to ignore the actual Communist contamination of both the media and the government.—
Armond White,
National Review,
30 Apr. 2025
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He's promised to remove taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security, and continue tax cuts that primarily benefited the wealthy, passed during his first term.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Davidson, who famously grew up using AXE’s Phoenix scent and recently had dozens of tattoos removed from his body, is the perfect fit for the brand’s new direction.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Clear communication with borrowers One can forgive borrowers for being confused in this moment.—
Preston Cooper,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, you could be forgiven for growing slightly cynical of the big pledges, glossy roadmaps, endless subsidy schemes, and constant climate conferences.—
Antoine Rostand,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Ammos Greek With a terrace overlooking JBR Beach and Bluewaters Island, Ammos Greek, at Rixos Premium Dubai JBR, boasts a chic dining ambiance brimming with Aegean coastal charm.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Makeshift tents fill the crammed courtyard, the solid edifice of the church overlooking the flimsy havens.—
CNN’s Abeer Salman and Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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Those two things led Thurston to put off mentioning the lump to a doctor.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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Yes No If you are retried, has the volatility in stocks led you to put off major expenses or plans such as travel?—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2025
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This is where cryopreservation comes in, explains seed- and cryobiologist Manuela Nagel of the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research, co-author of an article on cryopreservation in the 2024 Annual Review of Plant Biology.—
Katarina Zimmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Publisher Rockstar Games, a division of Take Two Interactive, explained in a statement to customers that the longer timeline will allow for a better final product.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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Aaron Rodgers slipped down to the 25th overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft and was passed over by the 49ers for Alex Smith.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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On Thursday, he was shut out of the first round completely, passed over by all 32 teams.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Reports indicate that some Republican senators have been weighing whether eliminating the California rules justifies breaking that norm.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
1 May 2025
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The Guardians didn’t feel Gimenez offered enough offense to justify his long-term contract, which becomes increasingly expensive.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Shrug off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrug%20off. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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