1
as in to dump
to end a usually intimate relationship with
you can't kiss someone off like that and then expect to make up
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2
as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
a chef who airily kisses off the cuisine of his rivals as homey comfort food
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as in dismissal
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Recent Examples of kiss off
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
His numbers may look ordinary (15 points on 5-of-13 shooting) but those two spot-up 3s and beautiful baby-jumper pullup that kissed off the glass got San Antonio out of an offensive rut.
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Christian Clark,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
After the ball kissed off the glass and went in, the 7-footer smiled broadly.
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Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
The Kings will kiss off the Pacific briefly after these two games, but will play five straight intradivision tilts spread across the beginning and end of the Olympic break next month.
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Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
What inspired you to write an ode to your home state of New Jersey as a kiss-off?
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Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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Olwan crossed midfield all alone, caught up to Noor Alrawabdeh’s long pass, dribbled down the left wing, breached the penalty box, cut past defender Philipp Leinhart, then, from some 15 yards, curled a shot that kissed off the inside of the right post.
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Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
His numbers may look ordinary (15 points on 5-of-13 shooting) but those two spot-up 3s and beautiful baby-jumper pullup that kissed off the glass got San Antonio out of an offensive rut.
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Christian Clark,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
After the ball kissed off the glass and went in, the 7-footer smiled broadly.
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Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
The Kings will kiss off the Pacific briefly after these two games, but will play five straight intradivision tilts spread across the beginning and end of the Olympic break next month.
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Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
As a parting kiss-off to Carter, the hostages were released on the day of the Republican’s inauguration.
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Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
What inspired you to write an ode to your home state of New Jersey as a kiss-off?
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Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiss off
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The Category 4 storm brought 140 mph winds and a 15-foot storm surge to parts of the Gulf Coast before combining with a separate system, dumping over 30 inches of rain in parts of North Carolina over the span of a few days.
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Add three-quarters of the celery mixture to the potatoes and marinating liquid, dump in the mayo dressing, and gently stir to combine.
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In April, the Superior Court dismissed the three citations Hubbard received in May 2025 when no park ranger or city attorney appeared for the prosecution, his lawsuit states.
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Freeney did not dismiss the business side of the arrangement.
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The insensitive promotion was swiftly canceled, leading to the CEO's dismissal, a public apology, and mandatory history training for 24,000 employees.
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But the European Court of Justice dismissal on Thursday marks the end of that process.
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The video assistant referee called for a review of the play while the two were down getting tended to by trainers, leaving the Americans to nurse their lead down a man for the rest of the game.
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Two of the attackers then smashed the windshield of the news van with a parking cone and damaged the camera before leaving the scene.
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To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
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Keep all windows and doors closed so your pet cannot easily escape, and draw the shades to minimize the sound and flashes of light.
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Using basic academic terminology would place grants at risk of rejection or termination on political grounds.
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That persisted into 2026 amid disagreements over the Russian war on Ukraine, including Meloni’s rejection of a proposal by Britain and France to send European troops there following a possible ceasefire.
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That meant ditching some of the traditional tools used in vehicle design, like the clay models used by car designers since the 1930s.
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Why singles are ditching dating apps Dating app fatigue is measurable.
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Historically, after that period, the chances of survival without a water source diminish rapidly.
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Prolonged exposure to heat can lead to insufficient or poor sleep, compromising the immune system, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease and diminishing cognitive performance.
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“Kiss off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiss%20off. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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