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
Happily, Carlile’s characterization, which picks up where James Woods’ original left off, is strong enough to sustain that level of performance.
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David Benedict, Variety, 24 June 2025
The show’s second season, The Book of Carol, picked up where Season 1 left off, following Daryl Dixon and Carol Peletier.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 22 June 2025
Season 3 is set to pick up right where the previous season left off, with Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) — a.k.a.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 19 June 2025
Lourdes del Pino, the club’s first vice president, picked up where Peraza left off and found Diego de Arana Isla’s Spanish ancestors in the 1500s, 15 generations back in the pope’s family tree.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
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David Benedict, Variety, 24 June 2025
The show’s second season, The Book of Carol, picked up where Season 1 left off, following Daryl Dixon and Carol Peletier.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 22 June 2025
Season 3 is set to pick up right where the previous season left off, with Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) — a.k.a.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 19 June 2025
Lourdes del Pino, the club’s first vice president, picked up where Peraza left off and found Diego de Arana Isla’s Spanish ancestors in the 1500s, 15 generations back in the pope’s family tree.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leave off
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Paul Goldschmidt had one of just three Yankees hits in Saturday’s 7-0 loss to the A’s, but that didn’t stop him from sharing some self-depreciation after the game.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2025
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Trying to stop the runaway, Jeff was knocked to the concrete and sustained a fractured skull and other life-threatening injuries that left him in a coma for weeks.—
Neil Milbert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Last month, the Supreme Court allowed the administration to end the work permits and deportation protections of hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans TPS recipients.—
June 27,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
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After a logistical snafu ends their initial meeting about Agnes’ thesis, Decker makes the casual suggestion that the makeup session be at his house near campus.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2025
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Seven of the health facilities that Save the Children had supported in the region have fully closed, and 20 more have partly ceased operations.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
24 June 2025
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Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei himself is thought to be operating from an underground bunker and has ceased communicating electronically, delaying his ability to guide the rest of the regime’s leaders.—
Dana Stroul,
Foreign Affairs,
23 June 2025
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Messi left at the end of that season, his contract allowed to expire, while Neymar also departed.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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But that’s because in the TCJA, many of the tax benefits for individuals were set to expire at the end of 2025, while the corporate tax breaks were largely permanent.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Burroughs temporarily had halted the government’s action hours after Harvard sued.—
Sara Braun,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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JetBlue Airways will halt service at Miami International Airport, the airline said on Saturday.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2025
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What’s next: The Royals conclude their weekend series against the Padres on Sunday afternoon.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2025
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In the study, scientists concluded further adaptation and the potential expansion of cropland may be needed to ensure food security and mitigate climate impacts.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Then, Randi Weingarten, the influential leader of the American Federation of Teachers, and Lee Saunders, president of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, both quit the DNC over their disagreement with Martin’s leadership.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
21 June 2025
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The singer-songwriter has also said that the album was informed by her experiences with disordered eating, quitting birth control and breaking off a longterm relationship.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
20 June 2025
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Canada | Mo Matton | Midwest Premiere | Rhys, a dedicated people pleaser, winds up at their boss’ gender reveal party with their two partners.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 June 2025
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The actor doesn’t believe his character wound up alone, however.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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“Leave off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leave%20off. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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