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
Pope Leo, on his way to a visit to Algeria, shrugged off the president's criticisms.
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Chris Tye, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Many of the incidents could be shrugged off individually, but when taken together, both men concluded that Altman was not fostering a safe environment for advanced AI, The New Yorker reported.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 6 Apr. 2026
Manager Warren Schaeffer shrugged off Lorenzen’s tough day.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
In an interview with Nashville’s WKRN News, the singer shrugged off the ongoing Army investigation of the aviators involved in the unauthorized flight, suggesting that the pilots have nothing to be worried about.
—Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
Substack has mostly shrugged off the criticism.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The mayor shrugged off Plano’s reported discussions with the Stars, calling it competition that doesn’t concern him.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Their latest ’fits are pretty much a checklist for airport and traveling fashion, with easily shrugged off layers, comfy bottoms, sensible shoes, and that very cool XXL carry-on—looks that don’t, of course, compromise their personal style.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026
Global collectors shrugged off the stock market declines and the war in Iran last week to spend more than $600 million on classic cars and fine art, signaling continued strength at the top of the economy.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Chris Tye, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Many of the incidents could be shrugged off individually, but when taken together, both men concluded that Altman was not fostering a safe environment for advanced AI, The New Yorker reported.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 6 Apr. 2026
Manager Warren Schaeffer shrugged off Lorenzen’s tough day.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
In an interview with Nashville’s WKRN News, the singer shrugged off the ongoing Army investigation of the aviators involved in the unauthorized flight, suggesting that the pilots have nothing to be worried about.
—Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
Substack has mostly shrugged off the criticism.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The mayor shrugged off Plano’s reported discussions with the Stars, calling it competition that doesn’t concern him.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Their latest ’fits are pretty much a checklist for airport and traveling fashion, with easily shrugged off layers, comfy bottoms, sensible shoes, and that very cool XXL carry-on—looks that don’t, of course, compromise their personal style.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026
Global collectors shrugged off the stock market declines and the war in Iran last week to spend more than $600 million on classic cars and fine art, signaling continued strength at the top of the economy.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrugged off
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But documents released by the government in March, after being forced to by Parliament, showed Starmer ignored red flags raised by his staff about the appointment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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America’s $39 trillion national debt has become a familiar political football—batted around in budget negotiations, invoked at congressional hearings, and largely ignored between elections.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Two of the four lanes would need to be removed to add bus and bike lanes, which could increase vehicle commute times.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The team will require a substantial amount of space to removed, repurposed and store roughly 6,500 components.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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What tends to be overlooked, in the aesthetic shock, is Proust’s elaborate hymn to its moral and spiritual implications.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Latinos are a fundamental part of American history and culture, and one of the largest communities in the United States, yet their presence in Hollywood has long been limited, stereotyped, or overlooked.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
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As co-founder of Jason Hyde Jewelry, Deborah Singer explained, people are often surprised to learn that each piece begins as plastic pulled from the ocean, transformed through upcycling.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The client, Mukherjee explained, was in the midst of a life-threatening medical crisis.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Or will the scandal, just three years gone, put off fans of her progressive policies?—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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These Zendaya fans also have been put off by Sweeney’s desire to be seen at Jeff Bezos’s wedding last June and her choice to pursue a romantic relationship with the divisive — and 16 years older — entertainment mogul Scooter Braun.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Famously passed over by American Idol producers, Amber Riley shows off her stellar pipes in the role of resident high school diva Mercedes Jones, always competing with Rachel Berry for the top spot in the glee club.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Just last year, an Indian movie that critics globally tipped as an Oscar winner was passed over by the same selection committee.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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Senior Iranian leaders have repeatedly denied Israel’s legitimacy, predicted its destruction and framed that outcome as inevitable and justified.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Customs and Border Protection rules say that pepper balls and other projectiles should not be aimed at vulnerable areas such as the head or spine unless deadly force is justified.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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