GOOFS (OFF) Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

goofs (off)

verb

present tense third-person singular of goof (off)

as in kills time

to spend time doing nothing returned home unannounced and found the au pair goofing off

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Verb

Well … that’s where my skepticism kicks back in.

— Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
With their mandatory minicamp wrapping up on Thursday, the Chicago Bears get some time to rest before offseason programming kicks back into gear.

— Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 11 June 2026

Definition of kicks back

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Though the sisters are supposedly first-generation Italian American, no whiff of the old country hangs about Kay; Dorothy will at least spit out a few words in Italian.

— Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Turquoise pearl, and azure line the space, and a cylindrical hanging light sculpture made of hundreds of white and gold ceramic fish hangs about the lounge seating area.

— Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026

Definition of hangs about

Verb

Berglund is a big, heavy center who plays a hard, detailed two-way game.

— Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The trio also saw how coffee plays a central role in Chicago’s bakery culture, and their beverage program features local makers Sparrow Coffee and Spirit Tea.

— Carly Boers, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of plays

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Authorities say the case grew from overseas shipments flagged by customs, marking a third round of national security arrests that further chills Hong Kong’s already precarious independent book trade.

— Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
This nifty side table chills beverages for hours while doubling as a convenient spot to set down drinks or snacks.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026

Definition of chills

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Last year, the park said the plane now rests at shallower depths that do not require technical dive expertise.

— Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Its sustainability case, if any, therefore rests for now on the unverified prospect that a durable, multipurpose outsole could extend shoe use or reduce the need for terrain-specific footwear.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of rests

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As your car idles, warm air blown from the top of your dashboard will melt the ice on the outside of the windshield.

— Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Security camera footage shows a black vehicle park in front of Café Bernardo, a restaurant, and idles for about two minutes.

— Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2025

Definition of idles

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