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Recent Examples of throw off
Grass that’s even half a centimeter too long can generate unexpected friction that throws off the timing of passes.
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Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
This was also important for the return to Earth, because the agency didn’t want to overweight one side of the spacecraft with equipment and throw off the balance of the spacecraft during reentry and splashdown.
—New Atlas, 6 June 2026
Jessica Stambaugh, the founder of JS Interiors, explains how a small rug can completely throw off everything.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
But still, today’s astro-weather pulls your attention toward friends, collaborators and future plans, and one annoying money issue (or self-worth issue) could completely throw off your mood.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
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Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
This was also important for the return to Earth, because the agency didn’t want to overweight one side of the spacecraft with equipment and throw off the balance of the spacecraft during reentry and splashdown.
—New Atlas, 6 June 2026
Jessica Stambaugh, the founder of JS Interiors, explains how a small rug can completely throw off everything.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
But still, today’s astro-weather pulls your attention toward friends, collaborators and future plans, and one annoying money issue (or self-worth issue) could completely throw off your mood.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw off
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The campaign further advises that using phones to film or photograph events could create dangerous congestion and distract other passengers.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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The three cats quickly get distracted, though, by the dangling, bright lightbulb and string hanging above them.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Prosecutors described the case as the largest pandemic fraud scheme in the country, saying Bock diverted tens of millions in federal money intended to feed hungry children.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The plane had taken off from Mexico's San Jose del Cabo on Tuesday evening and was bound for Austin before diverting to Laredo, according to tracking data.—
Jessica Gorman,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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“Throw off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw%20off. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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