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
Skyrocketing costs In the Times, New College President Richard Corcoran shrugged off $83,207 per student in operating expenses, almost four times the average of all other Florida state colleges and universities.
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Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Oil markets largely shrugged off Maduro’s arrest, a sign traders don’t expect a flood of sanction-free barrels back on the market anytime soon.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Skyrocketing costs In the Times, New College President Richard Corcoran shrugged off $83,207 per student in operating expenses, almost four times the average of all other Florida state colleges and universities.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
Madrigal shrugged off the scandal, reopening the locations in the fall.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Markets shrugged off tariffs, a government shutdown and AI fears.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
Franklin shrugged off a slump and is back to getting stuff done, indeed.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
Back in July, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins dismissed the possibility of amnesty for farmworkers — and shrugged off the idea that foreign workers are needed in the agriculture sector.
—Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 23 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
Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Oil markets largely shrugged off Maduro’s arrest, a sign traders don’t expect a flood of sanction-free barrels back on the market anytime soon.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Skyrocketing costs In the Times, New College President Richard Corcoran shrugged off $83,207 per student in operating expenses, almost four times the average of all other Florida state colleges and universities.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
Madrigal shrugged off the scandal, reopening the locations in the fall.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Markets shrugged off tariffs, a government shutdown and AI fears.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
Franklin shrugged off a slump and is back to getting stuff done, indeed.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
Back in July, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins dismissed the possibility of amnesty for farmworkers — and shrugged off the idea that foreign workers are needed in the agriculture sector.
—Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 23 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrugged off
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For weeks, the FDC, from its communication staff to Secretary Mark Inch, has ignored questions from reporters about how many inmates were being tested, how many tests were coming back positive, how many were coming back negative and how many were pending.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The woman expresses frustration that her financial reality seems ignored.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Ferguson had served as director since 2019, according to her bio on the school’s website, which has since been removed.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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The danger is greatest for those with final deportation orders, as they can be removed immediately once their temporary status expires.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Home décor that’s often overlooked?—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, Capra says customizing your hardware is one detail that shouldn't be overlooked to add warmth through personalization.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In an interview with Interesting Engineering, UEL researcher Daehyun Kim explained that SCARABS focuses on exploration reliability rather than experimental payloads.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Night vision goggles worn by the pilot and hoist operator give a tube of vision, explained Atkins.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Experts attribute the drop-off to rising costs and economic uncertainty, as Americans are increasingly putting off travel plans or opting for road trips over flights.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
5 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
Verb
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And the health department is hearing from other providers who are being passed over.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2026
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Bedard was the only other player from that group passed over by Doug Armstrong’s management group, but he’s also currently sidelined by a shoulder injury.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But his approach was justified with a surprising 9-7 finish in his first season.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Or is she justified in refusing to take more blame than war, governments, or the ocean itself?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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