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

lays off (of)

verb

present tense third-person singular of lay off (of)

as in abandons

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

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The lesson is that Beijing rarely abandons strategically important objectives once they become embedded in national planning documents and long-term competition strategy.

— Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 28 June 2026
Cue a whole host of dodgy deals and shady string-pulling, not to mention an extramarital affair, as the entirely fictional — but no doubt true to life — character abandons any sense of morality.

— Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026

Definition of abandons

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However, consumers and retailers shouldn’t call it quits on big fits just yet.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 June 2026
This solution could even be moved from space to space as needed, though that would involve more hefting than most of us would be happy undertaking more than a few times before calling it quits.

— Paul Ridden June 22, New Atlas, 22 June 2026

Definition of quits

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Southwest Airlines announced that more than 100 employees' jobs would be affected this summer after the airline discontinues its service at Chicago's O’Hare International Airport.

— Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
The sessions will take place as the IDFA Forum discontinues the conventional post-pitch feedback format.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025

Definition of discontinues

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But really, a Landry never gives up hope.

— Megan Vick, Variety, 22 June 2026
The message on Iranian television is that a ‘strong and proud’ Islamic Republic has forced Washington to recognize its control over the Strait of Hormuz and to ease military pressure, while Tehran supposedly gives up very little in return.

— Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026

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