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
After being left off the 2023 Ryder Cup team, Bradley was named captain for 2025.
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Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
All three made the shortlist, but Lipa’s number was left off the final nomination list.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
This does have the effect of, at times, including star NHL players while leaving off players who are still in the minors and have a chance to make the league.
—Corey Pronman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Ben DiNucci is living the difficult life of a journeyman NFL quarterback and was forced to face the misery of being left off a 53-man roster to start the season once again.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
All three made the shortlist, but Lipa’s number was left off the final nomination list.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
This does have the effect of, at times, including star NHL players while leaving off players who are still in the minors and have a chance to make the league.
—Corey Pronman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Ben DiNucci is living the difficult life of a journeyman NFL quarterback and was forced to face the misery of being left off a 53-man roster to start the season once again.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leave off
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Fall weather isn't stopping the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) as its crews are set to begin a number of construction work across the state.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Good Fortune follows Reeves as an angel, Gabriel, tasked by his boss, Martha (Sandra Oh), with stopping humans from dying while texting and driving.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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Popular visa categories often reach their annual limit well before the fiscal year ends, particularly for applicants from countries with high demand.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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George Springer’s revival season reaches new heights Springer ended last season with the ninth-lowest OPS in the American League.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The ripple effects from the pandemic did not cease with this declaration, and the impact of COVID-19 reverberated throughout college mental health.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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As compared to solar power, which ceases production at night, or wind power, which is dependent on weather conditions, the sea is in constant motion.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Sep. 2025
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Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Plus, the service lost subscribers last quarter—a show people are excited about could lure back some whose bundles expired.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte’s second consecutive 11-play drive halted in the red zone after Harrell led the 49ers down the field with repetitive strikes through the air, finding his favorite target, Javen Nicholas, to set Charlotte up in scoring position.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Colleyville Heritage defeated Richland 30-21 in a game halted early in the third quarter after a second lightning delay Friday at Mustang-Panther Stadium.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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When isolated statistics are presented without context in the media, there is every reason to conclude that data does not offer anything valuable to the conversation.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The letter concludes with a call for parents to engage with their children about appropriate conduct.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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This back-to-school season, PEOPLE spoke to Shelly Gates, a Mississippi mom who quit her job as an elementary school teacher to design dorm rooms full-time.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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In the rivalry game at CSU-Pueblo, the Cyclones took an 18-7 lead into halftime, but the Hornets didn’t quit.—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
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Then, though a 2-0 pitch to Taylor Trammell appeared to graze the virtual strike zone, Williams wound up walking his third batter of the inning to force home the go-ahead run.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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There's a hop, skip and a jump from the regional office of Dunder Mifflin in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to the Toledo Truth Teller, explained in the new sitcom's first few minutes, including how beleaguered accountant Oscar (Oscar Nuñez) managed to wind up at a desk there.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Leave off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leave%20off. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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