DOFFING Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

doffing

verb

present participle of doff

as in removing

to rid oneself of (a garment) the blazing sun soon had the men doffing their jackets

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Recent Examples of doffing 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 Polite to a fault, Franke became famous on the circuit for doffing his cap at meet-and-greets with fans and at other public appearances. — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2025

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removing

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The platform offered another reason, however, for removing Polson's articles and blocking his accounts from further submissions.

— TODD WALLACK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
With the Democrats’ takeover of Congress, time has run out on eliminating the Department of Education—not that this was possible without removing the Senate filibuster—or making any other significant legislative changes.

— Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026