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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2
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
People wrote off Connecticut far too early this season, and Karaban, along with McNeeley, is the biggest reason why the Huskies have bounced back.
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Sam Vecenie, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
The sport has never been afraid to try new things as a way to entertain the fans, and although not every experiment has been a raging success, others cannot be written off as failures.
—Ars Technica, 23 Jan. 2025
Here's what could come next Trump also wrote off the concerns over the app sharing data with the Chinese government.
—Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2025
So Spurs drifted from defeat to defeat, moderating their approach to avoid a repeat of the 6-3 defeat to Liverpool, every defeat written off as unavoidable, their competitive edge increasingly blunted.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
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Sam Vecenie, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
The sport has never been afraid to try new things as a way to entertain the fans, and although not every experiment has been a raging success, others cannot be written off as failures.
—Ars Technica, 23 Jan. 2025
Here's what could come next Trump also wrote off the concerns over the app sharing data with the Chinese government.
—Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2025
So Spurs drifted from defeat to defeat, moderating their approach to avoid a repeat of the 6-3 defeat to Liverpool, every defeat written off as unavoidable, their competitive edge increasingly blunted.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write off
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But in October, 2023, Scott County Attorney Ron Hocevar, whose office prosecutes crimes across the county, decided to drop charges after a motion to dismiss was filed by the defense.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The claims against the singer's production company, Taylor Swift Productions, Inc., have not been dismissed.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Trump, who took office on January 20, campaigned heavily on the economy, vowing to reduce inflation and impose tariffs on some of the country's closest trading partners like Mexico and Canada, citing concerns over drugs, immigration, and trade deficits.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Removing too may fronds reduces the vigor of the palm, as these portions manufacture nutrients needed to grow and remain healthy.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
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The padded insole offers support and comfort for hours of walking, and the skid-resistant outsole minimizes slipping.—
Ali Faccenda,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2025
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The pilots were found to have violated federal regulations that require them to minimize conversation at critical moments of the flight, among other issues.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
31 Jan. 2025
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Patrick Carney: Rick likes to start with a title, and that was the title Dan had written down in his phone.—
Jason Newman,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2025
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During testimony, the jurors were given an opportunity to write down their own questions, which the judge read aloud.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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And so my part was always diminished in his presence.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
2 Feb. 2025
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The production of melanocytes (skin cells that synthesize melanin) diminishes, leading to the appearance of gray hair.—
Marie Courtois,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2025
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Bates was no longer running down sidelines to knock the cleats off kick returners.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2025
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Parton added a contrasting tone, wearing a white jacket with three-quarter length sleeves, sharp lapels, a plunging neckline and gold button accents on the cuffs and running down the front placket atop a bow detailing at the base of the piece.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
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Friday's trip could prompt some uncomfortable conversations about climate change, which Trump has played down and denied.—
WILL WEISSERT,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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The 18-year-old then missed the 3-0 Champions League win over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday, but manager Mikel Arteta has played down the extent of the injury.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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No, that is not Wellens’ brutal honesty coming to the fore by talking down City with potentially inflammatory comments ahead of the big tie… that’s his wife Nicola, who will also be there on Saturday.—
Tim Spiers,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
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Unfortunately, Burleson was talking down to his audience, some who might dare to disagree with him.—
Bob Raissman,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2025
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