1
as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
most critics have already written off that director as a hack incapable of turning out anything but schlock
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as in to reduce
to diminish the price or value of
that one blunder will write off to nothing all the goodwill we've been building up
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Recent Examples of write off
In Buenos Aires in 1971, where women’s soccer is written off as just a curiosity, 16 young women are unexpectedly chosen to form Argentina’s first national women’s soccer team.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
Smaller debts may be written off or pursued through calls and letters only, while larger balances can tip the scale toward legal action.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Even if your yard is limited to a small patio or your winters don’t suit outdoor growing, don’t write off growing fruit trees in the small space.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Wells told The Hollywood Reporter that the decision to write off Ifeachor's character had more to do with her arc than the actress.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
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John Hopewell, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
Smaller debts may be written off or pursued through calls and letters only, while larger balances can tip the scale toward legal action.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Even if your yard is limited to a small patio or your winters don’t suit outdoor growing, don’t write off growing fruit trees in the small space.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Wells told The Hollywood Reporter that the decision to write off Ifeachor's character had more to do with her arc than the actress.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write off
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Mangione's defense team is also trying to get two federal counts against him, including the one that brings the possibility of the death penalty, dismissed.—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Buss reportedly was upset with the way James dismissed his part in pursuing Westbrook and blamed others after the move failed, according to ESPN.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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During his January 2025 State of the State address, Little called for tax cuts that could reduce the state’s general fund by about $100 million.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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To reduce sizes, builders are going back to open floor plans with fewer hallways.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cruz and other Republicans argued the decision minimized the gravity of an attack on the judiciary and could encourage future political violence.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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However, she was told by someone who appeared to be a store employee that several people wrote down the license plate to give to the police.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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By the sixth century BCE, when the Hebrew Bible was written down, the sources of their great wealth are listed as silver, iron, tin and lead; many of these were to be found in the western Mediterranean, in Spain (tin, silver) and in Etruria (iron ore, copper).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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If the property owners are forced to cancel pending bookings and remove their listings from third-party services such as Airbnb, the lawsuit claims, their property values, along with potential rental income returns, are diminished.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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This game did little to diminish his projection as the first pick in the upcoming NFL draft.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Jan. 2026
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With the shot clock running down, Franklin passed the ball from the near mid-pool to Franklin positioned in front of the Beckman goal.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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People just running down the street.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2026
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For all the desire to play down the symbolism, the occasion of Rushdie’s film debut has evoked something more…reflective.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Jan. 2026
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Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary with the Department of Homeland Security, played down the injury and denied the allegations in statements to The Times this week.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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Simultaneously, Paramount is hoping to talk down Netflix stock, which has suffered from recent market headwinds.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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These employers, co-workers and supervisors treat me differently, and some talk down to me.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Write off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/write%20off. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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