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as in dismissing
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 reducing
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 writing off
No one is writing off the Lions by any means (Detroit and Green Bay have the shortest odds to win the NFC after Philadelphia).
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Instead of writing off entire nations, development banks could channel financing to subnational jurisdictions that demonstrate resilience.
—Robert Ginsburg, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
But folks aren’t writing off Clemson now.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Playoff hopes may be dimming, but the New England Revolution is not writing off the 2025 season as its front office presses on with an active summer transfer window.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Instead of writing off entire nations, development banks could channel financing to subnational jurisdictions that demonstrate resilience.
—Robert Ginsburg, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
But folks aren’t writing off Clemson now.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Playoff hopes may be dimming, but the New England Revolution is not writing off the 2025 season as its front office presses on with an active summer transfer window.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for writing off
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Dills encourages parents to explore and research their options before dismissing Montessori education.—
Katrina Donham,
Parents,
23 Sep. 2025
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Not too long ago, Western markets were subtly dismissing Chinese cars for coming off as bargain-basement alternatives.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Sep. 2025
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Other pain- and fever-reducing medications, such as ibuprofen and aspirin, carry risks during pregnancy, and acetaminophen is the only over-the-counter drug approved to treat fevers during pregnancy.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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Miran said that fewer immigrants should free up more housing and lower rental costs, reducing inflationary pressures.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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Trefis High Quality Portfolio encompasses a much broader analysis aimed at minimizing stock-specific risks while offering potential for appreciation.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The production also made substantial strides in reducing waste, including minimizing single-use plastics and recycling 180 metric tons of steel from its sets.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025
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While writing down lists may not work for everyone, and journaling may seem like yet another task to complete, Sandbech believes your mind deserves the same opportunity for self-care as any other part of your body.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Some coping mechanisms include grounding techniques like deep breathing, writing down thoughts and feelings, and talking with trusted people.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Grammy Award-winning artist styled a black suited moment, featuring a pair of tapered trousers and an oversized single-breasted black jacket with three buttons running down the front placket of the garment.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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After securing the ball, Mukuba took off running down the sideline.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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Worldfor never talking down to me or being too afraid to address the hard things in life.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
11 Sep. 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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Losing the race for Ai dominance by losing the race for nuclear power supremacy while diminishing the wellbeing (and economic productivity in turn) of your citizenry is poor national security strategy.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Cable networks and traditional media companies have faced financial pressures as viewers have migrated from the traditional pay TV bundle to streaming platforms, diminishing ad spending within the market.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Before this weekend’s game, Town manager Gavin Macpherson was playing down the rivalry.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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After a week of playing down to – and then slightly lower than – their last-place opponents, the Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies with a 9-0 victory on Wednesday night.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Writing off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writing%20off. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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