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
The Nuggets were widely written off as a team that could do any playoff damage in the meantime.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
Taxpayers who do not itemize their deductions will be allowed to write off a small amount of charitable contributions.
—Mike Sylvester, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Businesses should be able to write off the full expense of their capital investments in the year they are made, and the Senate should strive to cut spending elsewhere to balance out the revenue losses from making bonus depreciation permanent.
—The Editors, National Review, 23 May 2025
To write off the Israeli leader would be foolish, especially with new elections not required until late 2026.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 22 May 2025
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
Taxpayers who do not itemize their deductions will be allowed to write off a small amount of charitable contributions.
—Mike Sylvester, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Businesses should be able to write off the full expense of their capital investments in the year they are made, and the Senate should strive to cut spending elsewhere to balance out the revenue losses from making bonus depreciation permanent.
—The Editors, National Review, 23 May 2025
To write off the Israeli leader would be foolish, especially with new elections not required until late 2026.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write off
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Despite seeking help from her local GP, her concerns were initially dismissed.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The lawsuit sparked a years-long legal battle that was ultimately voluntarily dismissed in late 2022.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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Empower fishing businesses to promote sustainable practices by eliminating overfishing, ending harmful fisheries subsidies globally, and reducing the sometimes destructive impacts of fisheries on marine habitats. 5.—
Marc Benioff,
Time,
8 June 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2025
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While not always the case, most stairwells are located in the center of a building, away from windows and exterior walls, which can help minimize damage from weather events.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2025
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Create a family communication plan: NOAA said to take the time now to write down your hurricane plan, and share it with your family.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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The Fallacy Of 'Secure Enough' Most executives rely on protocol and policy, assuming that what’s written down will be followed under pressure.—
Jochen Schwenk,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Augmenting Human Relationships with AI AI's role in enhancing efficiency does not diminish the need for human expertise in B2B interactions.—
John Bruno,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The 25-year-old’s sample might be small, but in an era of diminishing workloads, Zack Wheeler and Max Fried are the only current starters averaging 6 1/3 innings.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Of course, temperatures below 32 degrees or a poor connection to the Arlo base station will run down the battery much more quickly.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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The last time the Olympic long hurdles champion ran down in distance was in May of 2024, with the New Jersey native clocking an impressive time of 12.71 in the women’s 100 meter hurdles at the Occidental Invitational in California.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Both players have played down the rivalry, but their fan bases are often vociferous in their dislike of the opposing player.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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French President Emmanuel Macron's office Monday played down the moment his wife, Brigitte Macron, appeared to shove him in the face in Vietnam at the start of the couple's Southeast Asia tour.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 May 2025
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Some say the programs are too dry, or talk down to younger investors, or feel outdated.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Status items such as $250 shoes are talked down to the $50 model, but an $800 bed for better sleep could be approved, Schuchert said.—
Doug Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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