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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This integration removes that blocker and positions XDC Network for institutional capital flows that weren't previously possible.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Dawn Ultra is a top-selling dish liquid for the powerful formula that removes grease with ease.—
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Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Doffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doffs. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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