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
Traders also shrugged off data on Friday showing a 0.9% slump in retail sales for January, worse than the 0.2% decline anticipated by Dow Jones.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2025
And when this winter draws to a close, the city will be taking the names off its fleet and giving them back to participating schools, Schultz said, leaving trucks ready to shrug off their winter caps and prepare for leaf collection come fall.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
Iger seemed to shrug off a Twitter attack by Trump days later after the CEO called former Obama aide Valerie Jarrett to apologize for what Barr said about her.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
Alvarez latched onto a long ball forward by Griezmann, shrugged off a much bigger defender in Jonathan Tah, and then evaded another, Alejandro Grimaldo, to steer a low shot into the net.
—Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2025
And when this winter draws to a close, the city will be taking the names off its fleet and giving them back to participating schools, Schultz said, leaving trucks ready to shrug off their winter caps and prepare for leaf collection come fall.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
Iger seemed to shrug off a Twitter attack by Trump days later after the CEO called former Obama aide Valerie Jarrett to apologize for what Barr said about her.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
Alvarez latched onto a long ball forward by Griezmann, shrugged off a much bigger defender in Jonathan Tah, and then evaded another, Alejandro Grimaldo, to steer a low shot into the net.
—Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrug off
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And no, not because Disney is ignoring him or passing him over.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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But in the 1990s, when social practice art was gaining traction within European museums (especially in the United Kingdom), most Latin American institutions were ignoring that development, which remained limited to underground networks.—
Fabiola Iza,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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The fossil fuel industry, which includes petrochemical manufacturers, donated heavily to Mr. Trump, who campaigned on a pledge to remove regulations that add to their costs.—
Lisa Friedman,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Hansi Flick turned towards the bench and energetically removed his black jacket.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article DFL lawmakers from Eagan and Rochester are teaming up with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison again for a bill that would set aside money to buy, then forgive, Minnesotans’ medical debt.—
Dené K. Dryden,
Twin Cities,
20 Feb. 2025
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Borrowers who want any chance at having their loans forgiven through PSLF should stick with federal loans, Conesa says, as private loans are ineligible.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
19 Feb. 2025
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An infinity pool with an incredible bar overlooking a quaint, private beach?—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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Walking amidst the ancient olive trees in this scenic hilltop park overlooking the sea provides a glimpse into the past and the enduring legacy of Greek civilization.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Congratulations is so, but please don't be put off if not.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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In November, a referendum calling for an amendment to the liquor license ordinance passed with overwhelming public support, but a council vote on the issue was put off until this year despite calls from some residents and council members Annette Lidawer and Andres Tapia to resolve the issue sooner.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Huntsville Police Sergeant Christopher Jackson explained how the law specifically targets those who deliberately modify their vehicles to be louder.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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To ensure that everyone gets a fair chance in the H-1B lottery season, the H-1B modernization rule explained that only one entry will be accepted per individual.—
Sophie Alcorn,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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In nearly every workplace, talented employees get passed over for promotions, big projects, and leadership roles.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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There’s a real sense in Brussels that this opening is also a talisman for the city, which is too often passed over by travelers in favor of Paris or Amsterdam—both less than two hours away by train.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Inflation Trends The FOMC had been hoping inflation would trend closer to its 2% annual target to justify further rate cuts.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is a standout premium credit card with plenty of luxury perks and statement credits to justify its annual fee.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Shrug off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrug%20off. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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