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
Out East, the Pacers are about to be written off again on account of Knicks hype.
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The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 20 May 2025
However, doctors and I wrote off the pain as an occupational strain.
—Health, 20 May 2025
After earning an opportunity to win the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship with Lyra Valkyria, she was written off in favor of Becky Lynch making her surprise in-ring return.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Most 100-game losers are written off and seldom get to work with better players in a better situation.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 20 May 2025
However, doctors and I wrote off the pain as an occupational strain.
—Health, 20 May 2025
After earning an opportunity to win the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship with Lyra Valkyria, she was written off in favor of Becky Lynch making her surprise in-ring return.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Most 100-game losers are written off and seldom get to work with better players in a better situation.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write off
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The charges were dismissed because West’s cause of death was not determined, and some evidence had been illegally obtained. (Netflix) Lewis was convicted of six counts of mail fraud in a 1981 credit card scheme in Kansas City.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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Baldwin was also charged in connection to Hutchins’ death, but that involuntary manslaughter charge was dismissed by the judge due to the prosecution withholding evidence.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
24 May 2025
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Their original sentences, which were 12 years and seven years, respectively, were reduced in September 2023.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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With Bayern aiming to reduce their wage bill, the Wirtz signing would have come at the cost of at least an extra €20million (£16.8m, $22.7m) per year, on top of a transfer fee somewhere between €100m and €150m.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Effective targeting minimizes waste and builds consumer loyalty.—
Ray Lansigan,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Home cooks are often advised to chill their onions before cutting them to minimize crying.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 May 2025
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The story, written down on a clay tablet in Mesopotamia around 2,100 B.C., is the seed to the legend.—
Sean Kingsley,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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The company reported writing down the value of its equity stake by $2.6 billion to $2.9 billion and incurring $2.7 billion in restructuring charges.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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But missing those goals doesn’t diminish the importance of potentially revising the target, for which the Paris Agreement includes a review mechanism, Stokes said.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 May 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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Prendergast ran down the street to the explosion site, following a black cloud of smoke, and arrived there in a few minutes.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Mitchell offers a supporting run down the middle and Eze begins a sprint on the left.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
15 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.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
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Beijing is playing down the effect of the trade war, but as negotiators held talks last weekend with their U.S. counterparts, its impact was obvious.—
Li Yuan,
New York Times,
13 May 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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His willingness to confront these issues head-on has won him credibility among voters who feel neglected or talked down to by political elites.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Write off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/write%20off. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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