1
as in to ignore
to dismiss as of little importance
an administration that was willing to shrug off the problem
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2
as in to remove
to rid oneself of (a garment)
she shrugged off her coat and hung it up neatly
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Recent Examples of shrug off
Many will shrug off these concerns after a debt crisis predicted by fiscal alarmists in the 2010s failed to materialize.
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Ben Ritz, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The president shrugged off the spike in inflation, however.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 10 June 2026
However, thanks to this unconventional build, Argus can traverse a wide range of terrains, move with equal ease in almost any direction, and shrug off damage that would cripple many robots.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
The Maine Senate candidate’s supporters shrugged off the Nazi tattoo and the mountain of old incendiary Reddit posts, drawn to his charisma and ready to believe in his redemption arc.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 8 June 2026
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Ben Ritz, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The president shrugged off the spike in inflation, however.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 10 June 2026
However, thanks to this unconventional build, Argus can traverse a wide range of terrains, move with equal ease in almost any direction, and shrug off damage that would cripple many robots.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
The Maine Senate candidate’s supporters shrugged off the Nazi tattoo and the mountain of old incendiary Reddit posts, drawn to his charisma and ready to believe in his redemption arc.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrug off
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Beloved actor Ron Perlman fully leans into trying to make the contestants fail this task by forcing eye contact, asking them polite questions, rebuking their bad manners in ignoring him, and even doggedly getting into their personal space.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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As Coley and Sonya begin arguing about a mutual attraction that’s become impossible to ignore, their dynamic finally grows some teeth.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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If that happens, remove the safety clip, hold the can with both hands, and prepare to spray when the bear is roughly 30 to 40 feet away.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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For that matter, Spencer Schwellenbach’s rehabilitation from surgery to remove bone spurs from his right elbow will be closer to completion.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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The boredom was instantly forgiven.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Hussain might normally have been forgiven wanting to concentrate on the men’s Test series against New Zealand, or the start of their own white-ball matches against India.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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She's seen these parents put off their own health, including necessary surgeries.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Earlier, the White House blamed logistical issues when Vance put off his trip.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Not to be overlooked on the first floor is the home office.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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But significant reshoots were reportedly needed after it was discovered that a legal agreement had been overlooked that prevented Chandler from being depicted in a movie.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Thune has repeatedly explained that the bill, which Democrats and a handful of Republicans oppose, does not have the votes to pass in the Senate.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The Logan star also explains how the strenuousness of the fight scenes doubled as an artistic choice.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
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When the mower passes over the lawn, the bent blades are not cut while others are trimmed.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
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The Blue Jackets promoted Pascal Vincent to replace Babcock, even though Vincent had been passed over in each of their previous two coach searches.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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In my view, a push by Metcalf does not justify a deadly response unless the push was an attempt to push someone off a subway platform.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
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SpaceX lost nearly $5 billion in 2025 and the blockbuster IPO has sparked debate over whether the company's huge valuation is justified.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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“Shrug off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrug%20off. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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