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
Trump officials have mostly shrugged off the lightning-fast 10% correction in the S&P 500.
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Matt Egan, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
Even those who think nothing of now spending $300 for a Prestige Cuvée may not can shrug off price increases of 200%.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Writer-director Schimberg never shrugs off the emotional truth of Edward’s life experiences, but the movie that results is a sharply, unsparingly funny look at how unsatisfying Edward’s new lease on life is.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
But Ford shrugs off Daniels' concerns about a potential global spread, not wanting the truth to come out about the bombing of the village nearly 30 years ago.
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
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Matt Egan, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
Even those who think nothing of now spending $300 for a Prestige Cuvée may not can shrug off price increases of 200%.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Writer-director Schimberg never shrugs off the emotional truth of Edward’s life experiences, but the movie that results is a sharply, unsparingly funny look at how unsatisfying Edward’s new lease on life is.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
But Ford shrugs off Daniels' concerns about a potential global spread, not wanting the truth to come out about the bombing of the village nearly 30 years ago.
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrug off
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While Trump might be tempted therefore to simply ignore those critics, the Yemen crisis is a golden opportunity for his administration to advance and strengthen an important ...—
Julian Ku,
National Review,
23 Mar. 2025
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Many such studies ignore, rather than seriously examine, biological realities.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Each of those originals have offensive depictions of non-white characters (like the Siamese cats in Lady and the crows in Dumbo), and each of their 2019 remakes rightfully remove those depictions.—
Josh Spiegel,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Mar. 2025
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They were also barred from installing any software on SSA devices and ordered to remove any such software installed since the beginning of the Trump administration.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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In The Atlantic, Jonathan Chait forgives his ideological compatriots their Covid-era sins.—
Jack Butler,
National Review,
30 Mar. 2025
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Fans of the show knew Mama Mary for her positive energy and forgiving spirit.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Men with strong aptitudes for healthcare, education, and design are often overlooked.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Moreover, the environmental review submitted for the project glaringly overlooks the neighborhoods of Flushing, East Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, and much of Corona.—
Aimee Rosato,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2025
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Upon her arrival, she’s put off by the presence of Camille’s two close friends Isaac (Jeremy O. Harris) and AJ (James Cusati-Moyer).—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2025
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Many spoke of putting off seeing doctors and dentists and foregoing the purchase of prescription drugs.—
Noreen Sugrue,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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This gets at a much bigger issue: This production fails to justify or explain why this is a one-person show or what is gained by this choice.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Paige explained that Craig wanted to maintain the appearance of being together while promoting the current season of Southern Charm which began airing in early December, leading her to keep their breakup under wraps initially.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
27 Mar. 2025
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For decades, travelers seeking sun, sand, and the supreme biodiversity of the most pristine ecosystems in the Americas have passed over Nicaragua for neighboring Costa Rica.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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Opportunities that could have been seized in the moment are passed over in favor of rehashing old debates.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Ukraine’s General Staff denied the allegations, saying in a statement Wednesday that Russia’s claims were part of a broader disinformation campaign aimed at justifying continued hostilities.—
Illia Novikov and Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Investors have to balance whether an investment can be justified on the fundamentals of the asset or if distress itself is just one symptom of larger, more existential issues.—
Arman Harutyunyan,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Shrug off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrug%20off. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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