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 adulterers aren’t written off as bad people; their sins are legible within the context of their lives.
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Judy Berman, TIME, 31 Jan. 2025
Donald Trump obviously left office on a sour note in January 2021, written off by many opinion-makers and political professionals.
—Rich Lowry, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Under current Internal Revenue Service rules, such intangible assets can be written off through amortization over 15 years, even if the team remains highly profitable.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Mid-Century Modern co-creator Max Mutchnick has revealed how the late Linda Lavin’s character Sybil Schneiderman will be written off the upcoming Hulu comedy series.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
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Judy Berman, TIME, 31 Jan. 2025
Donald Trump obviously left office on a sour note in January 2021, written off by many opinion-makers and political professionals.
—Rich Lowry, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Under current Internal Revenue Service rules, such intangible assets can be written off through amortization over 15 years, even if the team remains highly profitable.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Mid-Century Modern co-creator Max Mutchnick has revealed how the late Linda Lavin’s character Sybil Schneiderman will be written off the upcoming Hulu comedy series.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write off
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Coach Joe Wyatt, formerly an El Camino Real head coach, was dismissed by the Royals in 2022.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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Starmer also dismissed calls to cancel a royal invitation from King Charles to the U.S. President for a U.K. state visit, an offer presented by the British leader at the Oval Office Thursday.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Guided by billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, the Trump administration has moved aggressively the past week to fire probationary workers across federal departments and agencies in an effort to drastically reduce the size of the government.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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An extra set of eyes and ears helps reduce the odds of injury.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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There are even silicone dots on the top of the cups to further aid in the no-slip department, plus help minimize any gaping issues.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2025
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But even in a world without a stable structure, the Trump administration can still use American power, alliances, and economic statecraft to defuse tension, minimize conflict, and furnish a baseline of cooperation among countries big and small.—
Michael Kimmage,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Adams asked employees to write down words to describe Astroscale.—
Judith Kohler,
The Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2025
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Maserati could be the latest premium automaker to run away from its 2030 EV-only commitment, parent company, Stellantis, writing down €1.5 billion in investment at the brand.—
Michael Taylor,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The absence of Ayo Dosunmu — who is dealing with shoulder discomfort from a long-term injury — further diminished the Bulls roster.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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This mercenary approach diminishes U.S. influence, undermines international norms, and sacrifices strategic interests for short-term gains.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The caskets were displayed in front of a large banner that showed a caricature replicating antisemitic tropes of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with vampiric teeth and blood running down his face.—
Astha Rajvanshi,
NBC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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The dress featured long sleeves with buttons running down the front placket off the side.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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One piece of good news for Arsenal fans is that Arteta played down fears over another injury to Ethan Nwaneri.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Most large employers play down the likelihood that A.I. bots will take our jobs.—
Erin Griffith,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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The lack of Blues Brothers co-creator Aykroyd meant no Jimmy Carter talking down a guy peaking on LSD.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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Republicans have blasted Democrats over the years for talking down to people, with several arguing the average voter does not like to feel stupid.—
Rachel Schilke,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
1 Feb. 2025
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