1
as in dumps
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 dismisses
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kisses off
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The novel follows children’s librarian Daphne after her fiancé, Peter, dumps her for his childhood best friend, Petra.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026 -
As a fierce atmospheric river dumps heavy rains across parts of Southern California, some residents have been driven from their homes on Christmas Day as flooding and debris continue to threaten the region.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Dec. 2025
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The agreement, signed earlier this month, dismisses the federal lawsuit alleging officers should have known Dante Dwaine Day, 44, was having a mental crisis and called for intervention.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
19 Dec. 2025
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The horror meister also dismisses outright any talk online about slowing his filmmaking pace after the box office disappointment for Keeper.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Dec. 2025
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Back in 1962, Lilly leaves Juniper Hill with a higher dose of medication, which seems like the best-case scenario given the threat of lobotomy in the show’s opening titles.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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The key is to fold the scarf over itself to create volume and to look for a lace trim that leaves the hem frayed, so as not to look too formal.—
Arancha Gamo,
Glamour,
9 Nov. 2025
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One that minimizes partisan conflict and builds partnerships for success.—
Arne Carlson,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Duchess occasionally ditches her ring and wedding band.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS OUT OF LUCK – Cracker Barrel ditches beloved southern New Year's tradition without explanation.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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But those long hours sitting at a desk, commuting by car or public transport, and spending leisure time in front of screens also diminishes opportunities for the legs to be challenged.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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As a precaution, the district continues to advise residents to avoid contact with waterways in southwest Jefferson County, including Northern Ditch, Southern Ditch and Pond Creek, which runs down to the Salt River.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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This is the moment when Tyrique George runs down the right flank and sends a cross into the area, which takes a bit of a deflection.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … POLITICS NO ENTRY ZONE – Israel shuts door on Turkey in Gaza as Trump praises Erdogan, plays down clash.—
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FOXNews.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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The Bears relentlessly attacked Brown deep down the field, and the Niners’ safety — who made several nice plays down as a de facto linebacker — gave up two first-half touchdowns on deep balls.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Kisses off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kisses%20off. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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