1
as in ignored
to dismiss as of little importance
an administration that was willing to shrug off the problem
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2
as in removed
to rid oneself of (a garment)
she shrugged off her coat and hung it up neatly
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Recent Examples of shrugged off
On Monday, stocks had initially tumbled on concerns about the war's impact on energy prices, before rebounding and ending higher for the day as investors shrugged off those worries.
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CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Investors who shrugged off last month’s artificial intelligence (AI) scare in the insurance sector might want to brace themselves for a reality check.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
The market also shrugged off steep declines in private equity names, including KKR, Blackstone, and Apollo.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
But the defender shrugged off Magassa before scoring a towering header.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
The brothers shrugged off the fact that one received the accolades while the other did not.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
The Gophers men’s basketball team shrugged off another bad-luck injury to add the latest chapter to its feel-good story on Saturday.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 21 Feb. 2026
Lucas shrugged off the importance of the rankings as the team prepared for a home game Tuesday against Virginia Tech.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
In Delhi, Afghanistan shrugged off back-to-back defeats in its first two games to finally register a first win at the tournament, beating the United Arab Emirates by five wickets.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Investors who shrugged off last month’s artificial intelligence (AI) scare in the insurance sector might want to brace themselves for a reality check.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
The market also shrugged off steep declines in private equity names, including KKR, Blackstone, and Apollo.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
But the defender shrugged off Magassa before scoring a towering header.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
The brothers shrugged off the fact that one received the accolades while the other did not.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
The Gophers men’s basketball team shrugged off another bad-luck injury to add the latest chapter to its feel-good story on Saturday.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 21 Feb. 2026
Lucas shrugged off the importance of the rankings as the team prepared for a home game Tuesday against Virginia Tech.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
In Delhi, Afghanistan shrugged off back-to-back defeats in its first two games to finally register a first win at the tournament, beating the United Arab Emirates by five wickets.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrugged off
Verb
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The dog ignored him, and licked the boy’s face.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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The forward mix can’t be ignored.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The paramedics had removed one of the bullets from Martinez’s arm, leaving it behind, along with bloody rags.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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Bauder admonished the crowd several times for being too noisy, and police removed a protester who yelled vulgar comments.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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More immediately, advocates in Pennsylvania are calling for heavier investment in an existing but often overlooked agency.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Long overlooked, the area is now drawing travelers looking for an alternative to South Africa’s popular safari spots.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Results explained in clinical language that require several follow-up questions just to understand.—
Allison Palmer
March 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Mar. 2026
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In a brief conversation Monday morning, Verdugo explained why.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Still, Maria put off ending the relationship for some time.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
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Funk and Vater say these tasks are worth putting off until the last threat of freezing temperatures has passed.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Her accessories, much like her clothing, were tight in number but deliberate in choice—subtle details that gained meaning through repetition—much of which is routinely passed over today in comparison to her clothing.—
Julia Rabinowitsch,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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What is true, however, even before Crosby’s injury, is that the torch had started to be passed over gradually to McDavid.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The state argues Burton’s execution is justified.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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Most fatal encounters involving police in Oklahoma are ultimately ruled justified under state law, a pattern that mirrors national trends.—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
5 Mar. 2026
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