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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Since the early 1980s, Earth scientists have understood that erosion and weathering of rock slowly removes CO2 from the atmosphere, regulating Earth’s climate on geological timescales.
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For parents of younger children especially, a legal line drawn externally removes a fight that has previously had to be won solo, at home, against enormous social pressure.
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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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Furthermore, the industry largely overlooks the crucial aspect of implementation, which is vital for successful technology adoption and organizational transformation.
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The Lexus Terrace, which overlooks the main entrance of the Garden that faces 7th Avenue, is also available for rent, with capacity for 200 people.
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Wilson explains that those differences include such elements as bespoke billet door handles and mirrors, LED headlights, and a tailgate equipped with a backup camera.
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This brief video below explains how that's changed over the years.
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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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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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Adams, the Republican nominee in 2022 and 2024, was endorsed in the special election by the Independent Party and claims the secretary of the state’s office wrongly refused to accept his Independent Party nomination papers over a technicality — a missing signature.
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“Shrugs off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrugs%20off. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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