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as in dismisses
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 reduces
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 Synonyms for writes off
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Henry dismisses Yasmin but can’t shake the niggling feeling that his wife isn’t entirely wrong.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026 -
Eduardo Bolsonaro dismisses concerns that the current electoral scenario could split the vote and lead to a first-round electoral victory for Lula.—
David Unsworth,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Recent research examining extensive housing market data reaches similar conclusions, finding that institutional investors buying single-family homes raises home prices by 1-2% and reduces rents by nearly the same amount.—
Adrian Moore,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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The fiber in fruit slows digestion and reduces the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream, helping to lower post-meal blood sugar levels.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
26 Feb. 2026
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The designer explains that integrating appliances behind kitchen cabinetry minimizes visual clutter and allows the room's architecture to take the lead.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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These materials reduce the risk of attachments overheating or snagging, creating a gentle blow-dry that minimizes breakage and split ends.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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Instead of signing the contract, Henry writes down an address.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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The best ski resorts for seniors offer varied terrain, from advanced runs down to grandkid-ready bunny slopes, and shorter lift lines don't hurt either.—
Roger Sands,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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With athletes making their first Olympic runs down the track, early consistency and clean starts will be crucial, especially as sliders balance aggression with control on one of the fastest courses in the world.—
Zach Powell,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Instead, the Bulls plan to keep him sidelined until his pain diminishes, at which point he would be cleared to play again.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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But many in Hollywood said to defend Davidson diminishes the pain the situation caused.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
23 Feb. 2026
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Bench energizer Chendall Weaver, combo guard Simeon Wilcher and bruising forward Lassina Traore — the only three Longhorns who see regular minutes off the bench — each made crucial plays down the stretch as Texas (13-9, 4-5 SEC) pulled away for a road win against one of its fiercest rivals.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … POLITICS NO ENTRY ZONE – Israel shuts door on Turkey in Gaza as Trump praises Erdogan, plays down clash.—
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FOXNews.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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The show never talks down to the audience.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Writes off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writes%20off. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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