as in to shrug off
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as in dismissal
treatment that is deliberately unfriendly
the mayor tends to give anyone under voting age the brush-off
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Recent Examples of brush (off)
David Fang, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2025
But there are now pressing concerns over whether Trump will pull the U.S. from the alliance as part of his broader brush-off of America's allies—and whether the remaining nations of the Five Eyes could survive it.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Alumi-Blast is an apt name for this low sheen coating that looks realistically like cast aluminum that has received a light brush-off abrasive blast at the factory.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 26 June 2023
Noun
But our findings suggest that the mere inclusion of abbreviations, although seemingly benign, start feeling like a brush-off.
—David Fang, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2025
But there are now pressing concerns over whether Trump will pull the U.S. from the alliance as part of his broader brush-off of America's allies—and whether the remaining nations of the Five Eyes could survive it.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Alumi-Blast is an apt name for this low sheen coating that looks realistically like cast aluminum that has received a light brush-off abrasive blast at the factory.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 26 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brush (off)
Verb
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Though usually quick to shrug off the pandemic, the students acknowledge its lingering effects.—
Jackie Valley,
Christian Science Monitor,
28 May 2025
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Shareholders largely shrugged off the court action.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Despite the low scoring, United fans would ideally like to give Amorim time to reshape the squad to his liking, rather than call for his immediate dismissal.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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His dismissal — and that of several other judges whom President Trump brought in in his first term in office — sparked immediate GOP outrage and claims of political interference.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
6 June 2025
Noun
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But the first lady's office squashed those rejection rumors for her son last week.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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The founder who avoids raising prices fears rejection.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Paramount is currently engaged in mediation talks with Trump’s attorneys, who recently rejected a $15 million settlement offer and threatened further litigation, The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this week.—
Dominick Mastrangelo,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
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In December, the state Legislature initially rejected the plan because of funding ambiguities.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Noun
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An Oscar party snub forged Kate Hudson and Mindy Kaling’s enduring friendship.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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Oklahoma City was held to just two points in the extra period after Clutch Player of the Year apparent snub Aaron Gordon drained a game-tying corner 3-pointer with 26.7 seconds to go in regulation.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Congressional Republicans, many of whom had also grown annoyed with Musk over the last few months, have largely dismissed the billionaire’s fiery opposition to the bill.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Despite seeking help from her local GP, her concerns were initially dismissed.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Behind closed doors on Tuesday morning, Mr. Trump addressed each of the factions in turn, according to lawmakers who attended the meeting, lavishing praise on some Republicans and scorning others who have withheld their support for the legislation.—
Catie Edmondson,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Note that there is no comma—no Oxford comma, that is, beloved of this publication and often scorned elsewhere—before the conjunction.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
Verb
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What To Know Ames brought her discrimination claim against the Ohio Youth Department after she was passed over for promotion in favor of a lesbian woman and then demoted under a gay man.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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The third session was similar to my second in that Francis applied the PFD patch, increased the wavelength, and passed over my tattoo multiple times.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
1 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Brush (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brush%20%28off%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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