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
After 30 years, any outstanding balance is written off.
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 1 Mar. 2026
Otherwise, their decisions will be written off as the product of coercion or collusion.
—David Pozen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Without such laws, cases like Swinson’s are often written off, Pooler told the AJC last year.
—Allie Gross, AJC.com, 24 Feb. 2026
And while the off-brand Elmo charging $20 for a photo might fit the bill, the entire neighborhood shouldn’t be written off.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 1 Mar. 2026
Otherwise, their decisions will be written off as the product of coercion or collusion.
—David Pozen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Without such laws, cases like Swinson’s are often written off, Pooler told the AJC last year.
—Allie Gross, AJC.com, 24 Feb. 2026
And while the off-brand Elmo charging $20 for a photo might fit the bill, the entire neighborhood shouldn’t be written off.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write off
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In its Thursday decision dismissing the case, the military's top legal officers said the charges against the soldiers were being dropped because the video did not show abuse violent enough to merit a criminal conviction and had been improperly leaked to the media.—
JULIA FRANKEL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Room for Disagreement Azizi has dismissed concerns that his close relationships with regional leaders could pave the way for government interference.—
Vivianne Wandera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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In the kitchen, ingredients are sourced locally to reduce carbon footprint and maintain freshness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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The frame is made from durable aluminum and wicker to minimize wear and tear over the seasons.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2026
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Applying mulch to your garden helps prevent weeds, retain soil moisture, and minimize erosion.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
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When in doubt, write down your core goals to ensure they don’t get overlooked.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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And because phones are often lost or stolen, Silvestro is constantly writing down her own number — on a hat, under a bridge — in the hopes that people call.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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But Waddle’s production diminished the past three years because of myriad factors, including Tagovailoa’s regression, some drops by Waddle and Hill commanding more targets before his September injury last year.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Israel’s indie film industry is diminished, squeezed between endless conflict, global boycotts over Gaza and defunding threats from the country’s right-wing government, and hopes are slim for a presence in Cannes this year.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
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Ahead of a global tour in support of Oneohtrix’s engrossing eleventh studio album, Tranquilizer, Lopatin ran down a selection songs that have defined and shaped him over the last four decades, from Winthrop to today.—
Alex Suskind,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2026
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Let’s run down San Francisco’s moves since the free agent negotiating period began Monday.—
Chris Biderman
March 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The continent’s cautious response to the war in Iran, and Trump’s broader threats, have sparked fears that a diplomatic divide could escalate into another trade confrontation, but one expert played down the rift between the trans-Atlantic partners.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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In the interview, Kifowit has played down the urgency of modernizing the comptroller’s office, saying improvements are already underway.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Worldfor never talking down to me or being too afraid to address the hard things in life.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2026
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Mayor Johnson took the hosts of the JAAM Podcast —JJ, Allen, Abee and Matt, a group of friends from Chicago who talk about politics and culture — to walk and talk down the streets of the city's Austin neighborhood.—
Mikayla Price,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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