as in removes
to rid oneself of (a garment)
the blazing sun soon had the men doffing their jackets
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Recent Examples of doffs
Five hours later, Honeycutt doffs his baseball hat to the audience.
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James Parker, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2025
James Parker, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doffs
removes
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The solution removes moisture from the nail plate to ensure a long-lasting finish and contains biotin to strengthen the nails.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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Suarez told Fox News Digital that diverting offenders away from prosecution removes a critical point of accountability.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Doffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doffs. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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