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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2
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
Tax administration is often written off as a bureaucratic morass—a neutral, technocratic function made necessary by the modern state but best kept as small as possible.
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Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
With donors largely writing off Florida that year, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist spent about $31 million.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
The Senate finance committee penciled in the $10,000 figure, which would represent no change from the current cap on writing off state and local taxes, in its initial language of the Big Beautiful Bill that includes trillions in tax and spending cuts.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 16 June 2025
Two years on, Onana has been written off as a flop.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
With donors largely writing off Florida that year, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist spent about $31 million.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
The Senate finance committee penciled in the $10,000 figure, which would represent no change from the current cap on writing off state and local taxes, in its initial language of the Big Beautiful Bill that includes trillions in tax and spending cuts.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 16 June 2025
Two years on, Onana has been written off as a flop.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write off
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The felony charges were dismissed with prejudice, meaning they can't be refiled.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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In previous cycles, price booms were often dismissed as driven by hype, memes, and momentum.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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Studies have shown that matcha can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.—
Michiko Tomioka,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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The smell will fade overtime as the blinds begin to dry, but diluting vinegar with water helps minimize the potency of the scent.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 July 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 July 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.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Never written down, our knowledge was lifted and passed from one to the other through our singing, through the beat of a drum.—
Tanya Talaga
July 24,
Literary Hub,
24 July 2025
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Meanwhile, the cultural visibility of this incomparable art has been diminishing for years, at least in this country.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
20 July 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,
20 July 2025
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The truck may have been taking up a small portion of a bike lane that runs down Broadway near Cedar St. at the time of the attack, a police source with knowledge of the incident said.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
16 July 2025
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Written by young adult author Lois Duncan, the novel concerns four teenage friends who accidentally run down and kill a cyclist and cover up their involvement in the crime.—
William Earl,
Variety,
16 July 2025
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Adrian Mannarino of France plays down at 8.6 kg (19 lbs) on occasion, which is like playing with a trampoline.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Central bank Governor Yang Chin-long played down the impact of local currency volatility at the last policy meeting in June.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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The 53-year-old artist shared an Instagram video where animals are wearing human clothing and doing human activity while talking down on the current music landscape.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025
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Don’t patronize, don’t over-explain, don’t talk down to them in any way.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Write off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/write%20off. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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