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
But people are more open-minded and pragmatic than many political commentators assume, and Burnham has long since shrugged off his association with previous eras of Labour.
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Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
The stock market continues to shrug off geopolitical concern and hit record highs, padding people’s 401(k)s and retirement accounts.
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John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Once again, Rodrigo shrugs off concern.
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Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Other supporting players include Adrian Lester as Dane Walter, a handler who barely bothers to shrug off news that, sometimes, sacrifices must be made.
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Whitney Friedlander,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
The stock market continues to shrug off geopolitical concern and hit record highs, padding people’s 401(k)s and retirement accounts.
—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Once again, Rodrigo shrugs off concern.
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Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Other supporting players include Adrian Lester as Dane Walter, a handler who barely bothers to shrug off news that, sometimes, sacrifices must be made.
—
Whitney Friedlander,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrug off
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Price is where almost every search starts, and the difference between countries is hard to ignore.
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By the time the sponsor wants to sell, the buyer sees what the sponsor ignored.
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Propellers can be particularly burdensome because rotors often need to be removed, cleaned and reinstalled, requiring some real elbow grease.
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The pool is being cleaned twice annually, with 10 to 15 large truckloads of debris removed at each cleaning, the National Park Service reports.
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But one of the youngest fans at the stadium, Andre Serras, could be forgiven for not quite knowing who to root for tonight.
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Those on the plan can also see their loans forgiven in as little as 10 years.
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Most savvy shoppers these days are hardly put off by where an item sits in the store, and Chavarria says his menswear is often bought by women.
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The reality is, putting off having these discussions does not do anyone any favors.
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To this point, Part B of the Giannis Antetokounmpo acquisition largely has gone overlooked, as in Bobby Portis, the plus-one in the agreement with the Milwaukee Bucks that will not become official until the July 6 opening of the NBA’s 2026-27 cap calendar.
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The photographer Richard Avedon entertained a lot of interest in his home in Montauk, a modest cedar-shingle house sitting on eight acres of land overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
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Faith, hope drive Venezuelan community's response The day the earthquakes struck was a holiday in Venezuela, which may explain why many families were at home when the disaster occurred, while some children were visiting friends or relatives.
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Maybe that explains her chaotic behavior when the crew goes out later that night.
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Back in his coaching career, Cruyff was one of the first managers to be obsessed with the cut of the pitch — a trait that has passed over to his disciples, most notably the exacting Pep Guardiola.
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The Carpentersville and West Dundee areas were affected by the warning, which was set to also pass over Elgin, Hoffman Estates, Streamwood, Barrington, and Inverness.
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This looser-fitting top sits right at the waistband and is made of a durable nylon and elastane blend that resists wear and tear (justifying the price point).
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Whatever happens for the remainder of this World Cup cannot be used to justify a system that has nothing to do with development, or kids playing sports.
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“Shrug off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrug%20off. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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