LAYING OFF (OF) Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

laying off (of)

verb

present participle of lay off (of)

as in abandoning

to stop doing (something) permanently we warned him to lay off of the cigarette smoking

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Dhillon has drawn fierce criticism from former Justice Department attorneys who have accused her of abandoning the division's traditional civil rights enforcement mission in favor of conservative causes.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
The production wind-down does not necessarily mean Tesla is abandoning the pickup altogether.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of abandoning

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After discontinuing its original hair and body mist collection two years ago, clean fragrance label Skylar is giving the category another go.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026
Earlier this year, Hulu joined other major streaming services like HBO Max, Paramount+, and Peacock by discontinuing its free trial offer.

— Oscar Hartzog, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of discontinuing

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But now the hospital mechanics who kept it all running were quitting.

— Eric Umansky, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2026
Other options may include a custom oral appliance that repositions the jaw, sleeping on your side, limiting alcohol, quitting smoking, treating nasal congestion or pursuing weight management when appropriate.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of quitting

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The costs of expanding Medicare to cover more people would depend on the scope, and Democrats have considered plans that include dropping the eligibility age to below 65 or including children and young people.

— Jonathan J. Cooper, Chicago Tribune, 14 Nov. 2026
However, anyone heading out Saturday night may want to bring a sweater or light jacket, as temperatures will fall into the 60s before dropping further overnight.

— Scott Withers, CBS News, 14 Nov. 2026

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