as in shrugged off
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughed off
Verb
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So any advantage a driver or team has today will likely be minimized and copied in short order.—
Jeff Gluck,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025 -
Given these circumstances, the stakes that come with winning games down the stretch have, in some ways, been minimized.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Many workers—particularly in remote or hybrid roles—report feeling undervalued and overworked, often without clear paths for growth.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Such practices foster disengagement and leave artists undervalued.—
Andrew Bird,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The average grade of ore has also diminished by around 40% since 1991, BHP says.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2025
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The appetite of high street banks for lending has diminished, and investors are now much more focused on profitability and a clear understanding of runway rather than just fueling growth at any cost.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Following the complaint, the employee is said to have felt actively sidelined and belittled.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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The suit also alleges Santiago belittled Aleysha in front of teachers and other students and mocked her learning disabilities.—
Danny Freeman,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Laughed off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughed%20off. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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