1
as in stopped
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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as in ended
to come to an end
the snow should leave off around midnight
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Recent Examples of left off
By the middle episodes, each POV moves the story forward in its own time, either recounting separate events, or picking up chronologically where the other left off.
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Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
The pro finished 14th in the European Ryder Cup standings, but was still left off Luke Donald's final roster on Monday.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
And while some of People’s Sexiest Men have graduated into becoming AARP Hottest Actors, there are some SMA guys who have been left off the new list.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Centered around the lives of Taylor Frankie Paul, Demi Engemann, Jen Affleck, Jessi Ngatikaura, Layla Taylor, Mayci Neeley, Mikayla Matthews and Whitney Leavitt, season three of Mormon Wives will likely pick up where season two left off.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
He was left off the 2023 team in one of the most shocking omissions in that year’s tournament.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
After being left off the 2023 Ryder Cup team, Bradley was named captain for 2025.
—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
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
Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
The pro finished 14th in the European Ryder Cup standings, but was still left off Luke Donald's final roster on Monday.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
And while some of People’s Sexiest Men have graduated into becoming AARP Hottest Actors, there are some SMA guys who have been left off the new list.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Centered around the lives of Taylor Frankie Paul, Demi Engemann, Jen Affleck, Jessi Ngatikaura, Layla Taylor, Mayci Neeley, Mikayla Matthews and Whitney Leavitt, season three of Mormon Wives will likely pick up where season two left off.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
He was left off the 2023 team in one of the most shocking omissions in that year’s tournament.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
After being left off the 2023 Ryder Cup team, Bradley was named captain for 2025.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for left off
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That alone is amazing, said Timbrook, Depue and a representative for the soft body armor vest that stopped a bullet from piercing the officer’s chest.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Clearly, when the justice reform was stopped was one point in time, in [20]21.—
Leila Fadel,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Once the inning ended a few minutes later, New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza met Manaea in the dugout and led him down the tunnel.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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Hearing for ethics complaint investigation findings delayed The Wausau Ethics Board ended its own investigation into the incident in July.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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When the gunfire ceased, additional resources were deployed to safely enter the residence, where Poulter was found deceased, police reported.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Sep. 2025
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The celebration of these paintings has never ceased.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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After the last contract expired in 2022, the years-long negotiations between the union and city have gone on so long that a new contract would end later this year, and negotiations for a new one would likely begin immediately after.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.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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The Clark County Fire Department said that tunnel boring operations had been temporarily halted at the site pending an ongoing accident investigation.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Preseason injuries and an abysmal start to the game halted any opportunity for the Dolphins to dominate on the ground, but where does that leave them moving forward?—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this spring, the Globe concluded its investigation.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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It is said the bees gathered at the cemetery, resting on the tent over the grave and on the floral displays, returning to their hives after the service concluded.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Like Kiko, the center of dozens of storms passed close enough to leave impacts from winds, rain and rough seas.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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During her tenure, council passed the Unified Development Ordinance, which is a comprehensive zoning and land development rulebook intended to guide future growth.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Then the key to Finnish success in reducing homelessness is the housing-first model, where the logic is that you're not required to quit using alcohol or narcotics.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Growing economic uncertainty has kept workers from quitting their jobs and has led businesses to slow down hiring decisions, experts say.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Left off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/left%20off. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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