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
The roomy, high-cut ABS shell fits a variety of head shapes and shrugs off dents, while adjustable sizing ensures comfort.
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Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
Slot shrugged off suggestions that this is the most difficult period he’s experienced as a manager.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Until recently, investors have shrugged off everything from the government shutdown to stretched valuations, buoyed by the AI boom and resilient consumer data.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Better-than-expected quarterly reports have led investors to largely shrug off the tariff threat, as the S&P 500 hovers near record highs.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
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Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
Slot shrugged off suggestions that this is the most difficult period he’s experienced as a manager.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Until recently, investors have shrugged off everything from the government shutdown to stretched valuations, buoyed by the AI boom and resilient consumer data.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Better-than-expected quarterly reports have led investors to largely shrug off the tariff threat, as the S&P 500 hovers near record highs.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrug off
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The lawsuit alleges Parker ignored concerns raised by several teachers and staff members, including that the student may have had a gun in his possession hours before the shooting.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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In fact, they’d merely been habituated, the way a bird learns to ignore a rhino.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
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Scientists have developed a new method that removes toxic pollutants from wastewater.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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Its unique formula can remove stains, dissolve adhesives, and cut through soap scum and grease.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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Borrowers who work full time for the federal, state, local or tribal government – including in schools and the military – can have their remaining debt forgiven after 10 years of monthly payments through public service loan forgiveness.—
Jennifer L. Steele,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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Alvarado put the Phillies in a bind this season, and that might not be easy for those in the clubhouse to forgive.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Johnson’s disappearance nearly five years ago put the spotlight on the many cases involving missing and murdered Indigenous women that families and activists argued were getting overlooked and dismissed.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Later, back on land, the couple dined at a table overlooking the Miami River, noshing on Greek fare and dancing until late night.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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Rochelle, busy with the kids, classes and a reporter shadowing her daily life, put off a reply until a slower day.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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All of the backup plans that people are preparing to enact - borrowing, trying to visit food banks, putting off other bills - have their own costs and downstream effects.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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In March 2025, Chelsea gave PEOPLE an exclusive update on Max's health journey, explaining that their son has had to relearn basic functions and attend physical therapy.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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The canal connected increasingly specialized regions in the early US, explains historian Roger Ransom.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Oct. 2025
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Democrats are also hoping to repeal cuts to health care programs that were put in place as part of the GOP spending and tax bill that passed over the summer.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
30 Oct. 2025
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That move sparked outrage from refugee advocacy groups, who argued that people from other nations in the midst of conflicts were being passed over.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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A little goes a long way, which makes the above-average price point easier to justify.—
Taylor Rock,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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And as obesity rates among American continue to rank far higher than those of other countries, the survey says this could help justify policy and coverage gains.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Shrug off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrug%20off. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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