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doff

verb

ˈdäf How to pronounce doff (audio)
Definition of doffnext
as in to remove
to rid oneself of (a garment) the blazing sun soon had the men doffing their jackets

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Recent Examples of doff Roberts doffed his cap in gratitude for a spirited postgame ovation from the fans here, almost all of them Dodgers fans. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 The rise of the handshake did not precipitate the loss of hat-doffing. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026 Lycra Adaptiv also offers inclusive sizing, easy donning and doffing and reduced concentrated compression to minimize skin irritation. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 May 2026 Apollo was the first time that NASA astronauts could doff their bulky spacesuits for a shirt-sleeve-type environment. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for doff
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remove
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  • While the complexities around working within a park that his ancestors had been removed from remain, Mgesi now supports much of his extended family with the steady wage.
    — Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Some of the building’s 22 existing murals could be removed as part of the changes, potentially including one depicting Don Quixote.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
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“Doff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doff. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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