as in abandoning
to stop doing (something) permanently
we warned him to lay off of the cigarette smoking
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laying off (of)
Verb
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Moscow has shown no sign of abandoning its maximalist demands in the ongoing peace talks.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025 -
Avoid abandoning any fire without supervision.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The changes included discontinuing the practice of kicking students out of magnets for poor attendance, grades or behavior; instituting diversity targets for magnet programs and schools; and expanding some programs and ending or consolidating others.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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While Pagliughi has a background in the trades, many students today don’t, after decades of schools discontinuing their shop classes and with far fewer young people today having jobs or home projects of that nature.—
Jim Vinoski,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Moms are quitting — or getting pushed out.—
Darian Woods,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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In addition to maintaining good oral hygiene habits at home, such as brushing and flossing, experts recommend tactics like drinking plenty of water, limiting snacks and sugary foods, and quitting smoking to help prevent cavities.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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All while allowing just 303 yards, after giving up nearly 600 (586) the week prior.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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But then the unit faltered, giving up a 14-yard play to Quentin Johnston on the next down.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Several colors and prints are 30 percent off, dropping this pick to under $100.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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The trend reversed, with the rate dropping to 28% in the 2022-2023 school year, but attendance hasn't returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Laying off (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laying%20off%20%28of%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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