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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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Trump, naturally, dismisses any negative indicators in surveys.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026 -
Henry dismisses Yasmin but can’t shake the niggling feeling that his wife isn’t entirely wrong.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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This is a time of giving and getting support, because practical care reduces friction.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The revolutionary pharoah builds a great city and reduces spiritual chaos by focusing on a single-minded form of worship.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Located in the Baiyinkulun Steppe & Volcano Tourism Resort of Inner Mongolia, China, the 3,532-square-meter (38,018-sq-ft) project minimizes its footprint on the fragile landscape, while focusing on soil erosion prevention.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Feb. 2026
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The DreamCloud truly minimizes sleep disturbance from your neighbor.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
27 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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Maybe the immediate need diminishes a bit after free agency.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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Crean Lutheran senior guard Nick Giarusso made the big plays down the stretch to help the Saints beat the Lions, 59-52, at Toyota Arena.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
1 Mar. 2026
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But with the game on the line, TCU’s Olivia Miles took control with multiple highlight plays down the stretch to clinch the game.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Mar. 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 7 Mar. 2026.
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