as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
one of those elitists who regularly vilipends popular culture
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Some say the race was always going to be difficult to win due to inflation and criticism toward the party dismissing concerns about former President Joe Biden's age.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025 -
The letter asks Judge Walsh to dismiss the OCA’s lawsuit.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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In relationships, this dynamic plays out as toxic positivity — the tendency to dismiss or minimize distress in favor of maintaining an upbeat tone.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Apr. 2025
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The previous six champions were all diminished the following season by either injuries or significant roster changes.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Lacy turned himself in to police on Jan. 12, but his NFL Draft prospects were significantly diminished by the wreck.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
13 Apr. 2025
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Just Hit the Market for $32 Million Long before Bo Derek ran down the beach in her Fulani braids and Farrah Fawcett posed in that iconic red swimsuit, there was Welch in her infamous doeskin bikini as seen in One Billion Years B.C.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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As the clock ran down in the third period with overtime looming, the Eagles took the lead for good with 1:17 remaining in the third period.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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Private jet John and Joanna French won their case in 1990 to write off their private jet on their 1984 taxes.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Her character was eventually written off the latter series, which Carpenter has said was directly related to her decision to have a baby.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Vilipend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vilipend. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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