as in departing
to leave a place often for another
bugger off, or I'll call the police!
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buggering off
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Among those departing are UCP development executives Jennifer Gwarz and Mark Velez and casting head Steven O’Neill.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026 -
Taylor, who will officially start the job on July 27, is departing her current post as CEO of Zevia PBC, a maker of zero-sugar beverages.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
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An Uber driver taking fans to Kansas City’s first World Cup match was injured, as was a woman who was exiting Interstate 70 on her way to pick up her brother.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
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The ships included eight tankers and two cargo ships exiting the Persian Gulf and eight tankers and six cargo ships entering it.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Officers can use voice commands, and if those don’t work options include pepper spray, a baton, a TASER or fire extinguisher, though some are more difficult to use on a fast-moving animal, the directive says.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Ukrainian drones have taken aerial control of three highways running along the coast to Crimea, according to analyst Mick Ryan, author of the blog Futura Doctrina and formerly a senior officer in the Australian army.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Tyler Kolek, a second-year guard who played around 12 minutes per game during the regular season and appeared toward the end of eight games during the team’s playoff run, was spotted running along the barricades down Broadway, high-fiving fans who were eager to see him and celebrate together.—
Scott Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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But paint has also been seen peeling off the bottom (that's unusual).—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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As soon as the snow melts—even if there’s still a little lingering on the ground—you’ll spot locals peeling off layers and heading outdoors en masse.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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The Phillies duo followed up their historic night on Saturday in which Schwarber hit three home runs and Harper hit for the cycle, by both going deep against the Mets again.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Costa did not resurface after going underwater, and officials from the Massachusetts State Police Underwater Recovery Team and Marine Unit and the Milton Fire Department, as well as other local crews, eventually located the teen before transporting him to a Boston hospital.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Nothing says summer quite like pushing off on an inner tube and floating down a refreshing, natural lazy river as gorgeous landscapes pass by.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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Before pushing off from the beach, guides explain the deep spiritual connection the kamaʻāina (native born) have with the ocean and its inhabitants.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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Kramer agreed, crediting facility partners at Sporting Kansas City, the KC Current, the University of Kansas and the $20-million Swope Soccer Village for pulling out the stops to attract the world’s best teams.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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An unidentified man wearing blue basketball shorts and a Knicks hat was spotted in a video obtained by ABC News getting down on one knee, pulling out a red box and holding up a ring.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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“Buggering off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buggering%20off. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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