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
In normal circumstances, a shareholder loan would not be allowed to be written off from a PSR perspective.
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Oliver Kay, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The way these shows embrace gossip and intimate conversation can easily be written off as a cheap tactic for attracting listeners.
—Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 10 Apr. 2025
This discovery could help widen the focus of our search for life elsewhere in the cosmos, suggesting that systems that had previously been written off need to be revisited.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Private jet John and Joanna French won their case in 1990 to write off their private jet on their 1984 taxes.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
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Oliver Kay, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The way these shows embrace gossip and intimate conversation can easily be written off as a cheap tactic for attracting listeners.
—Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 10 Apr. 2025
This discovery could help widen the focus of our search for life elsewhere in the cosmos, suggesting that systems that had previously been written off need to be revisited.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Private jet John and Joanna French won their case in 1990 to write off their private jet on their 1984 taxes.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write off
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On March 4, the day the order to show cause was to be heard, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office dismissed the case.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Heyman dismissed fans on social media who have failed to give Rollins his flowers, saying he’s seen pro wrestlers fail in the ring and seen praise on social media for them while others spout nonsense while ignoring historical facts.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The goal of this prescribed burn is to decrease the existing fire hazard and to prevent and reduce the impact of future fires in the area.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Ars Video The technique reduced the lag between the patient’s brain signals and the resultant audio from the eight seconds the group had achieved previously to one second.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2025
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This eliminates manual scaling inefficiencies, ensuring high availability while minimizing energy consumption.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Properly applied mulch prevents weed seeds from reaching the soil, stopping weed growth and minimizing competition for nutrients and water.—
Maryal Miller Carter,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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The last step is to write down annual family goals that reflect your family motto and values.—
Ken Polk,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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By Emma Specter Beauty The 7 Best Foods High in Vitamin D, According to the Pros By Audrey Noble Carve out some time to write down your answers, or just speak them aloud, Di Bartolomeo suggests.—
Seraphina Seow,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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The previous six champions were all diminished the following season by either injuries or significant roster changes.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Lacy turned himself in to police on Jan. 12, but his NFL Draft prospects were significantly diminished by the wreck.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
13 Apr. 2025
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Caleigh Mentzer followed that, running down a deep drive to center field by Ryann Rivero to retire the side.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Chargers ran down the clock on their first-round selection, but the delay shouldn’t be interpreted as doubt.—
Thuc Nhi Nguyen,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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When unique becomes valuable Most people play down their uniqueness, thinking broader appeal leads to bigger success.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The president also played down a Friday announcement by his administration sparing many of the same popular electronics from punishing levies.—
Vivienne Walt,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The customer service rep who talks down the angry client.—
Ryan Wong,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 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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“Write off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/write%20off. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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