1
as in ignored
to dismiss as of little importance
an administration that was willing to shrug off the problem
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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
The brothers shrugged off the fact that one received the accolades while the other did not.
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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
Prescott, a trial and appellate judge for two decades, shrugged off the concerns.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Asia-Pacific markets rose Wednesday as investors shrugged off AI fears and China’s weak CPI.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Fox’s shoes were one of two white elements in her ensemble, the other being a fur coat shrugged off her shoulders.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Karnišovas shrugged off this sudden change in outlook, citing their potential use in trades.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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
Prescott, a trial and appellate judge for two decades, shrugged off the concerns.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Asia-Pacific markets rose Wednesday as investors shrugged off AI fears and China’s weak CPI.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Fox’s shoes were one of two white elements in her ensemble, the other being a fur coat shrugged off her shoulders.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Karnišovas shrugged off this sudden change in outlook, citing their potential use in trades.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrugged off
Verb
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Though panned by critics and ignored by the public, the movie shows the struggles of a boy born on Mars to one of the first colonists.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Cuban government has ignored urgent warnings from doctors and political analysts about the dire situation.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated February 19,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Set on a wide, quiet stretch of Long Bay Beach, the resort feels removed but not remote.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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In 2025, Ehardt co-sponsored a bill that would have removed ratios altogether — in a bid to increase the number of in-home day cares available by decreasing their regulation.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The cost hurdle could be overlooked in the short term, but having a system with actuators and a movable battery rack would also occupy more space, potentially requiring a compromise between cabin space and the number of cells in the battery pack.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Randall is owed a debt of gratitude for championing the important and too-often overlooked culinary contributions of African Americans.—
Brad Johnson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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What Happens to Your Heart in the Cold When you're exposed to the cold, your body naturally tries to preserve its internal temperature, explained James Udelson, MD, interim chief physician executive of the CardioVascular Center and chief of cardiology at Tufts Medical Center.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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In a sell-off like this, Jim explained, a hedge fund might typically avoid it and then come back to it.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Remember family movie night, put off yesterday during the frozen march and general strike.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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Minnesota officials put off approving a public option in 2024, citing funding concerns.—
Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez,
NPR,
18 Feb. 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 use of deadly force against Christopher Lindner by police officers was legally justified under Ohio law, according to an investigation by the Adams County Prosecutor's Office.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Field added that Eli Lilly’s premium valuation is justified due to its significant leadership and the depth of pipeline assets in key therapeutic areas.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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