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
Discussing the challenges of her one-woman show — including 75 pages of source material — Smart shrugged off any notion of fear.
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Aliza Sessler, People.com, 13 June 2025
In a big-money era, University of Illinois shrugs off rules on athletes’ NIL deals
Illinois’ flagship university says rules requiring student-athletes to disclose NIL deals aren’t relevant In the wild west of today’s college sports.
—Eddie Pells, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
Trump shrugged off the feud during his call with CBS News’s Robert Costa.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 6 June 2025
That same year, Rodrigo shrugged off rumors of a feud between the two.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 18 June 2025
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Aliza Sessler, People.com, 13 June 2025
In a big-money era, University of Illinois shrugs off rules on athletes’ NIL deals
Illinois’ flagship university says rules requiring student-athletes to disclose NIL deals aren’t relevant In the wild west of today’s college sports.
—Eddie Pells, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
Trump shrugged off the feud during his call with CBS News’s Robert Costa.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 6 June 2025
That same year, Rodrigo shrugged off rumors of a feud between the two.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrug off
Verb
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Those who depend on freewheeling and shoot-from-the-hip strategies and tactics to address a crisis are ignoring or disregarding fundamental crisis management best practices that favor a calm, deliberate, and thoughtful approach.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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While Paladino’s nonsense was rightfully ignored, a letter from a member of the House majority to the AG may not be ignored, especially this AG, especially under this president.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2025
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Earlier this year, Republican lawmakers introduced legislation to remove the Johnson Amendment.—
Fatima Hussein,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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As of Tuesday, the agency will no longer require passengers who move through TSA checkpoints to remove their shoes.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
8 July 2025
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Quynh eventually learns to forgive Andy and move past their issues because of her newfound mortality.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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And the nation could be forgiven for wanting to take a collective shower.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
3 July 2025
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From simply meeting expectations to overlooking key relationships, minor missteps can quietly stall your career growth.—
Alyshia Hull,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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The rooftop bar and restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy light bites and cocktails during warmer months overlooking views of the city.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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To push forward the maiden flights from 2026 to this year, DARPA is focusing on autonomous systems and payloads while putting off specific requirements regarding maximum physical dimensions and autonomous takeoff/landing capabilities in high sea states.—
David Szondy
June 27,
New Atlas,
27 June 2025
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Plans for conversion of the upstairs into a boutique hotel never advanced, while the city put off renovations and repairs.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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This sterile male technique, previously explained to Newsweek by Texas A&M Professor Phillip Kaufman, works because female screwworm flies mate only once—flooding areas with sterile males prevents successful reproduction.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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This uptick helps explain why monthly sales of the pouches more than tripled between 2021 and 2024, even as usage in adults remains low—under 3% report ever popping one in, though that number is higher among folks who currently smoke (11%) or once did (7%).—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
1 July 2025
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The senior fed a pass over to Kelly, who immediately turned his attention toward the cage and fired away.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
14 June 2025
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Some of those past efforts, which had been largely passed over for years, are now being thrust back into the spotlight.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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In our opinion, this favorable trend justifies an upward revision of its valuation multiple.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The midfielder has arguably had to fight even harder to begin to justify the energy and expense required to bring him to Stamford Bridge two and a half years ago.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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“Shrug off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/shrug%20off. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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