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
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.
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Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
While the question has followed the speaker throughout the shutdown, Johnson has shrugged off the delay, denying that his decision is related to Grijalva's intent to become the 218 signature on a discharge petition forcing a vote to release the Department of Justice's full Jeffrey Epstein file.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 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
Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin has shrugged off the optics of the photos.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
His administration has shrugged off legitimate court orders and laws limiting executive authority.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Swayman shrugged off the softy and several key stops early in the third period when the B’s took back-to-back penalties.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Not too long ago, foreign policy analysts might have shrugged off the pageantry of the China summit.
—Jeffrey Prescott, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2025
Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
While the question has followed the speaker throughout the shutdown, Johnson has shrugged off the delay, denying that his decision is related to Grijalva's intent to become the 218 signature on a discharge petition forcing a vote to release the Department of Justice's full Jeffrey Epstein file.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 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
Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin has shrugged off the optics of the photos.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
His administration has shrugged off legitimate court orders and laws limiting executive authority.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Swayman shrugged off the softy and several key stops early in the third period when the B’s took back-to-back penalties.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Not too long ago, foreign policy analysts might have shrugged off the pageantry of the China summit.
—Jeffrey Prescott, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrugged off
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In a separate statement to Whittier Daily News, Rowley claimed that the city had ignored complaints about upraised sidewalks caused by tree roots for years, and stated the city had not implemented adequate inspection protocols.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Kim Kardashian's refusal to watch Fatal Attraction is not going to be ignored by Kris Jenner, thank you very much!—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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The original trees had to be removed in 2013 after being poisoned by Alabama fan Harvey Updyke.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Investigators have removed a haul of items from the camps for forensic examination as part of ongoing enquiries to identify anyone who might have assisted Phillips during his time on the run.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Shrewsbury, Brookline, Franklin, Winchester, Attleboro and Needham shouldn’t be overlooked either.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Hedda’s Tesman is, thanks to the casting of Bateman, incredibly handsome and far more self-aware than the play’s version of his character, constantly tense and agitated by being overshadowed and overlooked, despite being as aware as anyone of his evident shortcomings.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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In a post on the AITA subreddit, the original poster (OP) explained that her mother-in-law organized her baby shower and asked her to make the invitations.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Fujimura also explained the historical reasons for why Japanese IP is so strong – starting with the periodical manga magazines that became popular in the 1950s, evolving into the anime business that boomed with the growth of Japan’s animation studios and TV networks in the 1960s.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
29 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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Hoka Women’s Transport Shoes This cushy shoe is designed with a rocker bottom that pushes you into your next step, putting off foot fatigue for longer.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The worst of the storm is expected to have passed over Jamaica by Wednesday morning.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Oct. 2025
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Democrats argue legislation to reopen the government should also extend expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies and reverse Republicans’ Medicaid cuts passed over the summer.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Our confidence in him was justified by the People of Argentina.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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What’s more, many investors expect that higher valuations are justified, especially in tech.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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