SHRUGGED OFF Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

shrugged off

verb

past tense of shrug off

as in ignored

to dismiss as of little importance an administration that was willing to shrug off the problem

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as in removed

to rid oneself of (a garment) she shrugged off her coat and hung it up neatly

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Recent Examples of shrugged off But Lula shrugged off those concerns and promised to work with the more conservative Congress to govern for all Brazilians. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 26 Oct. 2026 For their part, the Irish — who lobbied for the flag — shrugged off the no-call afterward, at least publicly. — Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Moraitis shrugged off the fact that her opponent won Herbst’s endorsement. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 Vargo, 71, shrugged off criticism in an interview with the Orlando Sentinel. — Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026 Some are condemned swiftly and harshly, others are shrugged off almost entirely. — Matt Calkins Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 In sweltering Edinburg, Texas, 52-year-old Kristin Jimenez shrugged off the rising price of gas after filling up her Mercedes. — Steve Peoples, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026 Pelvic floor training, long shrugged off as a women’s thing, has become one of the more interesting frontiers in men’s health, with real data behind it for erectile function, ejaculation control, bladder issues and post-prostate-surgery recovery. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026 Over the years, Ovechkin has largely shrugged off criticism of his backing of Putin. — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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The South's military made a proposal for similar talks in November that the North ignored.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Haredi groups have held public protests, and many have ignored draft notices.

— Hannah Ridge, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of ignored

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About a week after that procedure, Bickelhaupt received a second opinion from a different neurosurgeon, who said the bone flap was infected and should be removed.

— Zoey Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
The Cubs’ reputation as lovable losers was well-earned after 37 years without a National League pennant and 74 years removed from their last World Series title.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of removed

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The first step is to ask the lender to reconsider the value if the appraisal overlooked a recent sale or got the details wrong.

— Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Wallis and Peter Whitcomb Wallis and Peter Witcomb held their wedding ceremony in a scenic, snowy field outside Aspen that overlooked the Rocky Mountains, and the bride walked down the aisle in felt wool boots.

— Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of overlooked

Verb

According to Singhal, common signs include procrastination, impatience, feeling overwhelmed, and putting off decisions altogether.

— Kriti Kumar, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
Perez put off college to take over her parents' landscaping business and care for her family in their absence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of put off

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As i4cp research analyst Katheryn Brekken explained, employees who know they’re being monitored may resort to performative behaviors, such as jiggling their mouse to appear active, rather than focusing on meaningful work.

— Adithyan RK, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Wade explained his initial defense of the statue in an essay posted to his Substack on Friday.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of explained

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The song delivered on the hype produced by The X Factor, and justified the screams that One Direction had already invited with their performances of cover songs.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2026
Investors are worried about whether their high prices are justified.

— Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

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