write off

verb

Definition of write offnext
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 Miñoso’s character, firefighter Joe Cruz, will likewise be written off in Season 15. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026 When teens and 20-somethings became the earliest adopters of Snapchat and then TikTok, titles aimed at those demographics had to embrace them or risk being written off as irrelevant by a generation that is more inclined to watch YouTube anyway. — Judy Berman, Time, 4 Aug. 2026 Women often present with subtler symptoms than the loud snoring and gasping typically associated with the disorder, so their cases are frequently written off as stress, aging or hormones. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026 Each one showed up mid-stride, and each one was easy to write off as being out of shape. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for write off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for write off
  1. dismiss
  2. reduce
  3. minimize
  4. write down
  5. diminish
  6. dump on
  7. run down
  8. play down
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  • But by the time of his indictment, Lorch was in failing health and found incompetent to stand trial, and lawsuits against him and the church were dismissed due to statute of limitations issues.
    — Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The lawsuit was dismissed Monday without prejudice, meaning the case may be filed again.
    — Riley Moser, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of dismiss
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  • Studies show that drinking more fluid—preferably water—can significantly reduce the risk of stone formation and recurrence.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The White Worm, who styled herself as a peacetime consigliere, is reduced to obsolescence by the promise of all-out war.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of reduce
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  • The buffers that have minimized the disruption so far will hold for only so long and must be reinforced if the world is to endure future shocks.
    — Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Some formulas do even more than volumize—doubling as heat protectants or incorporating ingredients designed to help minimize damage.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of minimize
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  • Amazon didn't write down Nvidia chips, and its filing doesn't name them.
    — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Turn off alerts for a short block and write down priorities, since concrete habits calm anxiety when tasks grow fuzzy.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of write down
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  • Instead, the fresh requirements appeared to diminish prospects for a quick deal, despite optimism last week an agreement was near.
    — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • But they’ve never been litigated — and the developments are already stoking fears of diminishing Fed independence as the central bank weighs whether to raise interest rates at its next meeting.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of diminish
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  • Lawson was found dead, dumped on the southbound Route 295 entrance ramp from the Westport neighborhood, in January 2022.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 11 June 2026
  • There people everywhere, emotional support dogs taking dumps on the floor, and everything.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
Definition of dump on
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  • Fittingly, the style comes in three colorways including Zebra Soapstone, a tan take on the trendy animal print, and Gilded Umber, a rich, chocolate brown adorned with gold-tone grommets running down each outer seam.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Two white stripes running down the sides of each leg create a casual look that’s effortlessly chic and pairs well with just about any shoes in your suitcase.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of run down
Verb
  • The 23-year-old can play down both defensive flanks, but is primarily a right-back.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The industry is one of the key drivers of Indian economic growth and middle-class expansion, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has played down job displacement concerns.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026
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