1
as in to stop
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
we usually leave off working as soon as the bell rings
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2
as in to end
to come to an end
the snow should leave off around midnight
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Recent Examples of leave off
There are players that were difficult to leave off the roster and some groups — offensive and defensive lines, in particular — that are deep enough to impact other spots.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Clarke started thinking about picking up where Rich left off.
—Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
After curing, clip the garlic leaves off hardneck garlic varieties and store the bulbs in mesh bags, or twist softneck garlic leaves into braids for hanging.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2026
Midfielders Gio Reyna and Sebastian Berhalter were included on United States men’s coach Mauricio Pochettino’s 26-man World Cup roster Tuesday, along with winger Alejandro Zendejas, while midfielders Diego Luna and Tanner Tessmann were left off.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Clarke started thinking about picking up where Rich left off.
—Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
After curing, clip the garlic leaves off hardneck garlic varieties and store the bulbs in mesh bags, or twist softneck garlic leaves into braids for hanging.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2026
Midfielders Gio Reyna and Sebastian Berhalter were included on United States men’s coach Mauricio Pochettino’s 26-man World Cup roster Tuesday, along with winger Alejandro Zendejas, while midfielders Diego Luna and Tanner Tessmann were left off.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leave off
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In order to secure the funds, the family members submitted fake financial instruments and money orders, continuing to do so even after the IRS sent them letters telling them to stop, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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The order, which Trump signed in private on June 2, stops short of mandating that the federal government conduct safety evaluations and cybersecurity testing for advanced AI products.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The argument is that increasing fear among Ukrainian citizens will in turn put more pressure on Zelensky’s government to end the war on the Kremlin’s terms.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The superintendent of the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District said that a shooting took place after the graduation ceremonies had ended.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Or maybe fun and games ceased some 20 years ago when Facebook, Twitter and Instagram launched and anonymous threats could be dispatched by anyone with an account.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Drone strikes on the UAE are still occurring sporadically, but the wide-scale alerts of the early conflict have ceased — along with the associated distress.—
Melanie Swan,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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Ryan Wilcox, a spokesperson for GDP, told CBS Colorado that the company's ground lease expired May 25.—
Brian Maass,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning, which has since expired, for parts of northeastern Wyandotte County, southeastern Platte County, and southwestern Clay County after the thunderstorms dumped 3 inches or more.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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Ukrainian long-range drone strikes on refineries and export terminals have forced Moscow to halt exports of gasoline and jet fuel, but pushed more crude into the global market at a moment of surging prices, driving export revenues to also reach their highest level since 2022.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
4 June 2026
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In a town of around 20,000 people, over 2,000 of them signed a petition to halt the project, per FOX59.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
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The day concluded with the endorsement of Tad Jude as candidate for secretary of state, with Republicans attempting to oust Democrat Steve Simon, who is running for a fourth term.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Qatar Sports Investments bought PSG in 2011, the deal concluded just under a year after the tiny Gulf state of Qatar was named host nation for the 2022 World Cup.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
30 May 2026
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And in September 2021, Nafis quit her job and devoted herself full-time to growing flowers.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Michael grudgingly agrees to hand over the agency to Jimmy and Kayla, prompting many staff members to immediately quit during a keynote presentation.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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So the book wound up as a meta-group-portrait along the lines of a Bach suite.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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The structure can withstand winds up to 180 mph, and is clad in a veil of termite-resistant charred cedar backed by an air pocket that helps keep the interior cool.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Leave off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leave%20off. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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