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
Victories by democratic socialist candidates should not be shrugged off as local stories, but rather the shocking mainstreaming of the extremist fringe.
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Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2026
His campaign shrugged off the unflattering survey data.
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Matthew Kelly
updated June 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
The team shrugs off criticism that the end result was overbudget and overdue.
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Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
20 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
See All Example Sentences for shrug off
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2026
His campaign shrugged off the unflattering survey data.
—
Matthew Kelly
updated June 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
The team shrugs off criticism that the end result was overbudget and overdue.
—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
20 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
See All Example Sentences for shrug off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrug off
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Swift will either ignore the noise as usual, or smile at the absurdity as a secure, proud childless cat lady.
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Not only were the rules misapplied, according to an expert referee with years of elite experience, but similar plays during this tournament have been ignored.
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Three of the reports stemmed from consumers swallowing the metal pieces and seeking medical treatment to remove them from their digestive tract or throat, the agency said.
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Residents objected to removing trees and other construction activities.
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Shoppers note that the shorts are roomy and don’t bunch up, and that the elastic waistband is forgiving even while bloated.
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Debt settlement can negatively affect your credit score, and forgiven debt may have tax implications in some situations.
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For anyone who has been putting off a checkup, over the counter hearing aids have made treatment easier to access than ever, which turns this into one of the simplest risk factors on the list to actually address.
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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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In fact, Smith has long argued that the NFL has overlooked Black candidates at those positions because of racial bias.
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Darrell said that’s an opportunity the company can no longer afford to overlook.
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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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Firefighters are trained to use their limbs to hold the corners of the shelters to the ground and create the best possible seal from heat and gases as flames pass over them.
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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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Wall Street is increasingly punishing Big Tech companies for spending on AI without profits to justify it.
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Thus far, Meta was only monetizing AI through its advertising, which is a great business but can be cyclical and was not enough to justify using all its cash flow.
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“Shrug off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrug%20off. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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