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
To have the citation written off, both the child and their parent are required to attend a rider safety course.
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Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 21 June 2026
In today’s food environment, addiction to UPFs should not be written off as a lack of personal willpower, said Forman, who researches ultraprocessed food addiction.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
The city and state put up most of the $56 million to build it in 2001, and are eager not to write off that expense or the cost of subsequent renovations.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
The president’s instinct to go for the jugular was on display in his first campaign, when he was written off early on as an entertainer but found success with brutal takedowns.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 12 June 2026
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Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 21 June 2026
In today’s food environment, addiction to UPFs should not be written off as a lack of personal willpower, said Forman, who researches ultraprocessed food addiction.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
The city and state put up most of the $56 million to build it in 2001, and are eager not to write off that expense or the cost of subsequent renovations.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
The president’s instinct to go for the jugular was on display in his first campaign, when he was written off early on as an entertainer but found success with brutal takedowns.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write off
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The judge also dismissed a criminal charge related to possession of a large capacity ammunition magazine, according to Reuters and ABC News.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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On Wednesday, federal prosecutors filed a motion to dismiss all charges in the case, citing new video evidence.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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New flyover ramps connecting to I-95 would also be built, while sound barriers would be installed along both sides of the corridor to help reduce traffic noise for nearby residents.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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The rich treatment balances strengthening plant proteins with nourishing rosehip and sweet almond oils to reduce breakage and replenish moisture.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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This can minimize cooling efficiency by making the unit work harder to bypass the clog, cause water damage from an overflowing drain pan, and even trigger respiratory issues from mold and mildew growth.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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The Environment Monwana was built with the vision of being a leading eco-conscious lodge, with integrated renewable energy sources, highly efficient heating and cooling systems, and smart technology that would minimize its environmental footprint.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Trillions of words were already written down and available at scale.—
Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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None of these rules are written down.—
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
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The weight that was added to the structure over its lifetime diminished the building’s margins against failure, the report said.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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Louden points out that sometimes an English word strengthens and diversifies the Pennsylvania Dutch lexicon rather than diminishes it.—
Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
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Scotland's Ben Gannon-Doak was trying to run down a long pass when Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou ran out to grab the ball, and both met in a crunching collision that left both players down for a minute.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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For the first time on June 19, the community got to use the playground, tour the gardens, and run down the sledding hill.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Rutte confirmed the drawdown but played down its impact.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Claims of an arrangement along those lines have been played down at the Newcastle end.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The movie goes from this weird, seedy love motel to the industrial backwaters, and these long walks and talks down empty streets.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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The contractors talked down to me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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“Write off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/write%20off. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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