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
Michael Sheen has written off £1 million ($1.29 million) of debt for 900 people using £100,000 ($129,000) of his own money.
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
The tech giant paid $7.2 billion to acquire Nokia's devices and services businesses and license its patents and mapping, but wrote off a loss of $7.6 billion in its mobile division less than two years later.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
But try not to write off the opportunities too quickly.
—Renee Winick, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Additionally, Jade Cargill suffered an on-screen injury and was written off of her storyline as a tag-team champion with Bianca Belair.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
The tech giant paid $7.2 billion to acquire Nokia's devices and services businesses and license its patents and mapping, but wrote off a loss of $7.6 billion in its mobile division less than two years later.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
But try not to write off the opportunities too quickly.
—Renee Winick, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Additionally, Jade Cargill suffered an on-screen injury and was written off of her storyline as a tag-team champion with Bianca Belair.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write off
Verb
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Mearsheimer also dismissed the idea, adding that Russia would take extreme measures to prevent it from happening.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Some loved the medical thriller aspects and quick pacing, while others dismissed it as shallow and improbable.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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These layoffs reduced staffing at some local weather forecast offices to threadbare levels, causing some to reduce their services.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
17 Mar. 2025
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Although reducing the property tax burden could provide significant benefits to business owners and homeowners, there’s no guarantee that landlords would pass those savings on to their tenants.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
16 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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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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The power of writing down goals Studies show that people who write out their goals are more likely to achieve them.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
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Amortization and impairment expenses were $4.7 million, a decrease from $8.1 million, due to a prior year write down of Omeclamox intangible assets.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
7 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 29 Mar. 2025.
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