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)
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Following that model means abandoning the democratic opposition within that country and installing a compliant puppet within the context of the existing regime.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026 -
Some lawmakers are leaving to chase higher office or abandoning Springfield politics altogether.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Volvo is discontinuing its EX30 electric subcompact SUV in America.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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In 2024, a report found that hospitals across Florida were discontinuing obstetric care due to lack of funding.—
Michelle Nall,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
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While the study focused on diabetes patients, Al-Aly said people who take GLP-1s to reduce obesity also should be aware of potential harms from quitting.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Across America, only six in 10 caregivers remain employed, and half report work disruptions — arriving late, leaving early or quitting entirely.—
Neal K. Shah,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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The deal meant Trident was giving up half of its income when hurricane season was already over.—
Scott Pham,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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That said, there were some statement results to suggest that no one is giving up just yet.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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There’s a beguiling dissonance between the hushed voiceover and the images of ships carrying cables and dropping them in the ocean for the internet to reach the island.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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The company is dropping its signature orange shipping container drive-thru in Lee’s Summit at 210 SW Oldham Parkway.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
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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 25 Mar. 2026.
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