1
as in ignores
to dismiss as of little importance
an administration that was willing to shrug off the problem
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2
as in removes
to rid oneself of (a garment)
she shrugged off her coat and hung it up neatly
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Recent Examples of shrugs off
The team shrugs off criticism that the end result was overbudget and overdue.
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Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Once again, Rodrigo shrugs off concern.
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Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
His Bear shrugs off advice from friends and co-workers Ian (Cooper Tomlinson) and Sara (Megan Lawless) who notice that Nikki seems to get more unhinged by the minute.
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
Singh shrugs off the need for external validation.
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Rough blazing star shrugs off humidity but skip planting in spots where the soil stays soggy in the winter.
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Erica Browne Grivas,
Midwest Living,
1 May 2026
Even now, Dickinson shrugs off people who complain that recent Maiden albums like The Book of Souls and Senjutsu lean too progressive.
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Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
Oleander is very heat and drought tolerant and shrugs off poor soil.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
Ryan shrugs off the daily noise altogether.
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Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Once again, Rodrigo shrugs off concern.
—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
His Bear shrugs off advice from friends and co-workers Ian (Cooper Tomlinson) and Sara (Megan Lawless) who notice that Nikki seems to get more unhinged by the minute.
—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
Singh shrugs off the need for external validation.
—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Rough blazing star shrugs off humidity but skip planting in spots where the soil stays soggy in the winter.
—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Midwest Living,
1 May 2026
Even now, Dickinson shrugs off people who complain that recent Maiden albums like The Book of Souls and Senjutsu lean too progressive.
—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
Oleander is very heat and drought tolerant and shrugs off poor soil.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
Ryan shrugs off the daily noise altogether.
—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrugs off
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Stating that Palestinians are entitled to a country of their own ignores the facts.
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With the job’s high salary, live-in accommodations and her love of children on her mind, Layla ignores Jasmine’s concerns and drives to the family’s estate to meet Zuri.
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Assembly Bill 46, carried by Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen, D-Elk Grove, removes a legal standard that restricted courts’ ability to deny diversion.
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Peeling removes some of the vegetable's nutritional content like dietary fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
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But Hannah, who sees his true good nature, forgives him.
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While The Pitt forgives and empathizes with Robby’s flaws, Robby is not called on to extend that empathy to others.
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Fans might be quick to immediately pencil in Rodriguez as the starter, yet this totally overlooks Dodson’s competitiveness.
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Custom designed in Italy — to accommodate bigger tables and cupholders — and installed in 2014, the wheel features 16 gondolas and overlooks the Mississippi River.
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Maybe that explains her chaotic behavior when the crew goes out later that night.
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Deputy Ethan Weinzieri explains just some of the work the dogs do.
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The good news is that the actual print quality largely justifies the inconvenience.
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Listing, pricing, shipping and storage all take time, so selling is worth it when the payoff justifies the work.
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When the mower passes over the lawn, the bent blades are not cut while others are trimmed.
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The first phase of the program will distribute a maximum of 20,000 single-day passes over the course of the year.
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With ballots set to be printed this week, the issue was appealed to the Alaska Supreme Court on an expedited basis, with both sides filing court papers over the weekend.
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In this case, the vote also papers over Democrats’ internal divisions, given that the caucus is divided between hawkish Democrats sympathetic to attacking Iran and those who reject the attack outright.
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“Shrugs off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrugs%20off. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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