1
as in to dismiss
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 to reduce
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 write off
Orton was written off television after an attack by Owens on an episode of SmackDown.
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
And United, with justification, have not written off this season yet.
—Andy Mitten, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
In advanced economies, by contrast, if an investment cannot be paid off, it is frequently written off as a decrease in income, thus reducing GDP.
—Stephen G. Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
Read more Revenge of the Popcorn Actress This awards season, women who have been written off as mass-market movie stars are being reconsidered for their exceptional acting work—and finally receiving awards, nominations, and critical praise.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Feb. 2025
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
And United, with justification, have not written off this season yet.
—Andy Mitten, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
In advanced economies, by contrast, if an investment cannot be paid off, it is frequently written off as a decrease in income, thus reducing GDP.
—Stephen G. Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
Read more Revenge of the Popcorn Actress This awards season, women who have been written off as mass-market movie stars are being reconsidered for their exceptional acting work—and finally receiving awards, nominations, and critical praise.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write off
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The case was dismissed after the judge overseeing the case ruled prosecutors did not properly turn over evidence to the defense.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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Even when your partner makes an effort to reconnect — through a joke, a kind gesture or an apology — your mind may dismiss it, keeping you stuck in the negative experience.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Standardization can also reduce due diligence burdens.—
The Sorenson Impact Institute,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Higher temperatures may also reduce the sugar content of maple sap, meaning producers will need to collect and boil more sap to produce the same quantities of syrup.—
Nina Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
28 Mar. 2025
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Regular use helps to minimize the appearance of pores, reduce dryness, and create a smoother, more polished look.3 8.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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Such programs help ensure that employees behave ethically and minimize disruptions to business operations—an attractive feature for building and maintaining intercompany relationships.—
Robert Anello,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Stacey was admittedly worried earlier in the day after learning Florian had chosen not to write down his vows.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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Early librarian Julia McGarvey wrote down some of her experiences in those first few years of the OB Library’s operation.—
Eric Duvall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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Projections of soaring power demand in the U.S. have led utility executives to turn to whatever power source is available—including wind and solar—even as the Trump Administration tries to diminish renewables.—
Justin Worland/Houston,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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The mountains rose steeply on each side at this point, and the brook that ran down the valley was swift and noisy, swollen by rain.—
Horace R. Hinkley,
Outdoor Life,
19 Mar. 2025
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The queen consort wore an emerald green dress with contrasting fabric on the rounded collar of the garment and running down the sleeves.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
19 Mar. 2025
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Even as stocks have plunged, Trump and his administration have played down the decline.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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Though some are talking up the match at the Metropolitano - Flick’s first match there as Barca boss - as a potential title race decider, Flick played down its importance.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Trump acknowledged in a Fox News Radio interview with Brian Kilmeade that Russia attacked Ukraine but still suggested former President Biden and Zelensky shared blame for failing to talk down Moscow.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
21 Feb. 2025
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But Jones has talked down a possible bout with Aspinall and suggested that a battle with current light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira made more sense to him.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Write off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/write%20off. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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