leaving off 1 of 2

adjective

as in winding up

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leaving off

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verb

present participle of leave off
1
as in ending
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 stopping
to come to an end the snow should leave off around midnight

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaving off
  1. dying
  2. ending
  3. stopping
  4. passing
  5. ceasing
  6. expiring
  7. finishing
  8. halting
Adjective
  • What’s the vibe for you, post-dying?
    — Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 22 June 2026
  • Garden centers aren't giving a refund for a dying or dead plant but rather a discount on a new purchase.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025
Definition of dying
Verb
  • Gabby Williams and Tiffany Hayes scored 15 points apiece in the first of back-to-back matchups between the teams at Chase Center, where a raucous sellout crowd cheered Golden State ending a two-game skid that followed a nine-game winning streak.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • That could prove to be true after all thanks to the improbable return of Owens, who shocked the world by coming back just a year and a half after what appeared to be career-ending neck surgery.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of ending
Verb
  • Nets, Disruptions, and Camouflage Close reading, however, reveals a few telling details about what the Pentagon views as best practices for stopping and killing drones.
    — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Defeat technologies are an essential piece in the kill chain, as detection is only the first step to stopping the threat.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Definition of stopping
Adjective
  • While big-money additions like outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips and inside linebacker Devin Lloyd are expected to excel, the Panthers have also seen some young defenders step up in the passing game.
    — Mike Kaye July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • The appearance of a stale passing game could always be freshened, sure, but even that’s rooted in what is more obviously a stale running game.
    — Sam McDowell July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of passing
Verb
  • With the rain ceasing by Saturday evening, however, many suburbs went on with their fireworks as planned.
    — Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Kraken, one of the oldest crypto exchanges in the global industry, is ceasing on World Cup fever and drawing parallels between soccer fans and ‘hodlers’ in their promotions.
    — Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Definition of ceasing
Verb
  • However, without a clear option behind him in the A’s organization, Heim may be too valuable to trade, despite his contract expiring at the end of the season.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Barcelona, constrained by Financial Fair Play, aims to renew Torres' contract but cannot offer a new deal until September, despite his current one expiring in 2027.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of expiring
Adjective
  • This tactical evolution, alongside exceptional finishing quality, underscores a tournament defined by strategic depth.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • More finishing ability to complement their distinctive style.
    — Pierre LeBrun, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Definition of finishing
Verb
  • Under such an approach, negotiations would focus first on halting the production and advancement of nuclear weapons, rather than demanding the dismantlement of North Korea's existing arsenal at the outset.
    — Se Eun Gong, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Mail-in ballots in Kansas will have three days after Election Day to arrive at election offices after the Kansas Court of Appeals upheld an earlier decision halting the new law that would remove the grace period.
    — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of halting
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“Leaving off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaving%20off. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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