kiss off 1 of 2

kiss-off

2 of 2

noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiss-off
Verb
  • Just weeks after the Thomas Fire tore through the hills above Montecito, an intense winter storm dumped several inches of rain in January 2018.
    Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
  • Company insiders, also including the finance chief, have dumped $16.6 million in shares over the past 30 days.
    Alex Harring,Nick Wells, CNBC, 21 July 2025
Verb
  • The felony charges were dismissed with prejudice, meaning they can't be refiled.
    Quinlan Bentley, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
  • In previous cycles, price booms were often dismissed as driven by hype, memes, and momentum.
    Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • But the Trump administration said Maddox instead should’ve taken his cue from the Supreme Court’s May decision allowing the president to fire Democratic members of two federal labor boards while the former members challenge their dismissals.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 24 July 2025
  • Right now, all Broward students are prohibited from using their cellphones from the morning bell until dismissal, under a policy the School Board passed last year in hopes of improving mental health and academics among students.
    Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2025
Verb
  • Emeline stands out as a true boutique property that will allow guests to immerse themselves in the Charleston way of living without leaving their accommodation.
    Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • The public version of her backstory is one of personal loss: widowed and left financially devastated by her husband’s gambling, she’s forced to raise her grandson after the death of her daughter in a car accident.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 15 July 2025
Verb
  • Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2025
  • The smell will fade overtime as the blinds begin to dry, but diluting vinegar with water helps minimize the potency of the scent.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
Noun
  • In Cassidy’s time, the pre-academy era, there was next to no assistance for players dealing with rejection or setbacks.
    Simon Hughes, New York Times, 11 July 2025
  • This simple reframe transforms rejection into strategic communication.
    Matt Emma, USA Today, 18 July 2025
Verb
  • That means ditching jargon, simplifying the language, and embedding meaningful guidance at every step, not just in financial education courses, but in checkout flows, customer service chats, and everyday social content.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
  • The easing of these requirements could spell an end to travelers guzzling liquids at checkpoints and ditching items that do not meet the size allowance.
    Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Verb
  • Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 July 2025
  • Meanwhile, the cultural visibility of this incomparable art has been diminishing for years, at least in this country.
    David Denby, New Yorker, 20 July 2025
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“Kiss-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiss-off. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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