SHRUG OFF Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

shrug off

verb

Definition of shrug off

as in to ignore

to dismiss as of little importance an administration that was willing to shrug off the problem

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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 The economy has so far shrugged off the turmoil as AI demand powers electronics exports. — Anniek Bao,lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 27 July 2026 The French forward controlled Mathieu Choinière's long pass, shrugged off a defender and finished. — ABC News, 26 July 2026 The French forward controlled Mathieu Choinière’s long pass, shrugged off a defender and finished. — Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026 Granted, Chambliss tops our College QB Tiers and might be good enough to shrug off the departures on his way to the Heisman Trophy anyway. — Matt Baker, New York Times, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for shrug off

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But that didn’t stop him from taping interviews on Wednesday with various Chicago television newscasts from his downtown Chicago state office while ignoring follow-up requests from the Tribune.

— Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Where Raphael’s infant Christ is plump, acquiescent, docile, Cassatt’s children squirm, resist, and ignore authority.

— Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of ignore

Verb

Kisunla is designed to help slow the progression of early symptomatic Alzheimer's by targeting the brain to break up and remove amyloid plaques, which are a hallmark of the disease.

— Lauren Pastrana, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Company executives believe bringing fuel directly to fleet yards could remove that barrier.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of remove

Verb

Depending on the severity of a partial UCL tear, rehab and strengthening the muscles around the elbow can sometimes at least put off surgery.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026
By agreeing to put off the merger for now, Paramount doesn’t have to face a potential courtroom loss over attorneys generals’ longer-term restraining order, for example.

— Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of put off

Verb

This 58-room resort overlooking the Adriatic is actually two distinct properties joined by a narrow isthmus.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
Visitors can also anticipate a new section devoted to the history of the Uffizi collection, plus a new reception area to the museum’s Magliabechiana Hall overlooking the Piazza del Grano, to name just a few changes ahead.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of overlook

Verb

Rasa is also using AI to draft the statements that get sent to court, explaining to the judge why the expungement should be approved.

— Andrea Hsu, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
Malloy crisscrossed the state during his first few months in office, holding 17 town meetings to explain the fiscal ticking time bomb represented by unfunded pension obligations.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of explain

Verb

Some residents said the number of planes passing over their homes dropped from more than 20 per day to only a few.

— Kenny Choi, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
The former Washington Commanders starter is competing for the backup job behind Dak Prescott in what head coach Brian Schottenheimer declared an open competition, though Howell has thrown just 14 passes over the past two seasons.

— Nick Harris. Story produced with AI assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of pass over

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Israel’s defense minister has justified the destruction as a strategic decision to remove any threat of Hezbollah.

— Ava Bambuck, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
However, with virtually the same design and battery life as its predecessor, the Galaxy Watch 9 doesn't offer enough meaningful improvements to justify its higher starting price.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

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