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 complicate things further, because many of these compliance costs can be written off as R&D or administrative overhead, their true cost can be difficult to trace.
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Achal Singi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The Help Independent Tracks Succeed Act, or HITS Act, lets singer-songwriters and recording producers write off $150,000 in music production expenses in the year they're incurred, but IRC Section 181 is set to expire at the end of 2025.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 1 Aug. 2025
Additionally, companies are posing pricing questions too early, writing off some innovations too early.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 July 2025
Once written off as a bland diet food, cottage cheese has become a versatile dairy staple that's surged in popularity thanks to its creamy texture, high protein content and ability to pair well with both sweet and savory dishes.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 July 2025
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Achal Singi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The Help Independent Tracks Succeed Act, or HITS Act, lets singer-songwriters and recording producers write off $150,000 in music production expenses in the year they're incurred, but IRC Section 181 is set to expire at the end of 2025.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 1 Aug. 2025
Additionally, companies are posing pricing questions too early, writing off some innovations too early.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 July 2025
Once written off as a bland diet food, cottage cheese has become a versatile dairy staple that's surged in popularity thanks to its creamy texture, high protein content and ability to pair well with both sweet and savory dishes.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write off
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Boston Magazine reported that during her training she was ultimately dismissed for administering opiates without a doctor’s order and leaving her shift early.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Bond's attorneys filed a lawsuit against the unnamed accuser, and the suit was ultimately dismissed.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Work Ethic Camp was opened in 2001 and initially designed to reduce prison overcrowding, according to a Nebraska legislative report, providing the incarcerated with life skills training, substance abuse treatment and work experience.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The bacterium, residing harmlessly in the guts of laboratory and fetal mice, reduced accumulation of mercury, the researchers said.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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Our limited newsletter series guides you on how to minimize your personal role in the climate crisis — and reduce your eco-anxiety.—
Gina Park,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
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Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics professionals must continue to make the science accessible by knowing audiences, minimizing jargon, using analogies or real-world examples, and applying miniature, meaningful, and memorable (3M’s) messaging.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Create a family communication plan: NOAA said to take the time now to write down your hurricane plan, and share it with your family.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Organic materials like waxes decay rapidly and many cultures never wrote down their day-to-day personal care regimens, so the historical record is patchy at best.—
Mark Hay,
Popular Science,
13 Aug. 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The reality is that professionalism, delivered consistently, will outlast attempts to diminish it.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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One student, overwhelmed with excitement, shouted about how amazing the new space looked and even ran down the hallway to bring his brother to see it.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Paleontologists have discovered a new dinosaur species with a very distinctive feature, a sail-like structure running down its back, the Natural History Museum in London announced on Friday.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
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Read more: Why Putin Will Be Thrilled With the Result of the Alaska Summit Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking to CBS, sought to play down rumors that the leaders of Europe’s largest economies were traveling to the White House to prevent another argument between Trump and Zelensky.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
17 Aug. 2025
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Nix's fine play down the stretch, along with a few notable offseason additions, has led to some rosy predictions for the Broncos this coming season.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Boys Go to Jupiter captures an adolescent malaise without talking down to its teens — there is no preaching about real jobs, responsibilities, or five-year plans.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
14 Aug. 2025
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The two biggest economies just punted trade deal talks down the road — again.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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