1
as in dumping
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 dismissing
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 kissing off
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Less than a year ago, investors were dumping the stock as the company’s core search engine business was considered a potential victim of AI disruption.—
Ryan Vlastelica,
Fortune,
10 May 2026 -
But beyond costing a pretty penny, there are environmental and climate concerns with dumping all that organic material into the landfill.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2026
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Bangladesh was bowled out for 413 in its first innings, before taking a 27-run lead, dismissing Pakistan for 386 with offspinner Mehidy Hasan taking five wickets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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On Friday, Makary was privately dismissing the reports of his imminent ouster as false, those people said.—
Sarah Owermohle,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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The bill passed the Legislature but hasn't been sent to DeSantis' desk, leaving the fund in limbo still.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Common laundry habits — ignoring dryer vent buildup, leaving wet clothes in the washer, using hot water on everything and skipping the washing machine gasket — can damage appliances, ruin fabrics and even create a fire risk.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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But in our experience, many businesses benefit from a middle-ground strategy that maximizes compatibility while minimizing disruption.—
Thomas Berndorfer,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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These bachelor groups allow non-breeding males to live social lives while minimizing competition, the zoo says.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Witness shares video of police response A witness shared a video with CBS News Baltimore, showing officers running down Wilkens Avenue.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Concrete-block walls with pipes running down the tops of walls, piles of concrete, junk on top of junk.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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Dust blowing off the Sahara Desert could act like airborne fertilizer.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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Chicago Police Superintendent James Conlisk responded by saying the Cubs might welcome a riotous crowd in the summer if the season went astray, blowing off their request.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Section Two of the Voting Rights Act was written to prevent diminishing the voting power of racial minorities by packing them into one district or spreading them out across many districts.—
Sarah Clifton,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Getty Images The Philadelphia Phillies have kept many of the same players on the roster since the team’s 2022 run all the way to the World Series, though the returns have been diminishing.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Many pro photogs still want a small camera for everyday carry and travel, while Gen Z and older members of Gen Alpha are ditching phones for disconnected devices.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2026
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Ram made a similar move for the 2025 model year, ditching its former base engine for the more powerful Cummins.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
13 May 2026
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“Kissing off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kissing%20off. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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