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
But people are more open-minded and pragmatic than many political commentators assume, and Burnham has long since shrugged off his association with previous eras of Labour.
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Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Many disillusioned locals, weary after weeks of power cuts, which causes food to rot, shrugged off the reforms as too little, too late.
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CBS News,
19 June 2026
Those numbers have since rebounded some, but Musk has repeatedly shrugged off troubles — emphasizing that Tesla’s future lies less in car sales than getting people to take rides in them as self-driving taxis.
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Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
Those numbers have since rebounded some, but Musk has repeatedly shrugged off troubles — emphasizing that Tesla’s future lies less in car sales than getting people to take rides in them as self-driving taxis.
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
Nearby, chess teacher Alexei Lyslov shrugged off FIDE’s move.
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CNN Money,
12 June 2026
The North American heat will likely be a factor for the international teams, another concern that both Koeman and van Dijk shrugged off.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
The president shrugged off the spike in inflation, however.
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Allie Canal,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
Hyperscalers — like the chip sector beholden to the big artificial intelligence trend — shrugged off the Broadcom situation.
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Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Many disillusioned locals, weary after weeks of power cuts, which causes food to rot, shrugged off the reforms as too little, too late.
—
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Those numbers have since rebounded some, but Musk has repeatedly shrugged off troubles — emphasizing that Tesla’s future lies less in car sales than getting people to take rides in them as self-driving taxis.
—
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
Those numbers have since rebounded some, but Musk has repeatedly shrugged off troubles — emphasizing that Tesla’s future lies less in car sales than getting people to take rides in them as self-driving taxis.
—
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Nearby, chess teacher Alexei Lyslov shrugged off FIDE’s move.
—
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
The North American heat will likely be a factor for the international teams, another concern that both Koeman and van Dijk shrugged off.
—
Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
The president shrugged off the spike in inflation, however.
—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
Hyperscalers — like the chip sector beholden to the big artificial intelligence trend — shrugged off the Broadcom situation.
—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrugged off
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After years of exam leaks, persistently high youth unemployment, and opportunities slipping further out of reach, their simmering frustration is sparking a demand for accountability that many say can no longer be ignored.
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Several states and agencies also charge for rescues, particularly when visitors have ignored warning signs.
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His father's tombstone usually has the American flag, Irish flag and a military flag flanking either side, but those appeared to be removed on Monday.
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Despite initially playing through the pain, Arraez was removed from the game before the top of the fifth inning.
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Full of fresh summer favorites and ooey-gooey cheese, Zucchini, Squash, And Corn Casserole is not to be overlooked!
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Who are some prospects being overlooked or overvalued?
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She's seen these parents put off their own health, including necessary surgeries.
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Earlier, the White House blamed logistical issues when Vance put off his trip.
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Madonna explained that Netflix later connected with her to make a series based on her life and career, but the matter was complicated due to the star not being able to use the script from the Universal project.
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Part of that difference can be explained by the concerns around capital expenditures.
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For Iceland, this solar eclipse is considered especially epic since a total eclipse hasn't passed over the country since 1954, according to the Blue Lagoon, and the next one isn’t predicted to strike until 2196.
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The Blue Jackets promoted Pascal Vincent to replace Babcock, even though Vincent had been passed over in each of their previous two coach searches.
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Dual class share structures at Alphabet and Meta have been justified on precisely these grounds, and Musk has argued that the listing’s design will protect SpaceX’s long-term vision from activist pressure for more immediate profits.
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The officer in that case was acquitted of criminal charges and found justified in his use of force by a review board.
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