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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2
as in ended
to come to an end
the snow should leave off around midnight
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Recent Examples of left off
Climate Central intends to expand its billion-dollar database in the coming years, picking up where NOAA left off and potentially widening the data to incorporate smaller dollar scales, among other advances.
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Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
But some notable talent in the running among other awards groups were left off, and a few names made surprising appearances on the list.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Pinto got the extension, but was left off the Olympic roster amidst stiff competition for centre roles.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Nursing left off the professional degree list Under the new law, the Department of Education created a classification system that distinguishes professional from nonprofessional graduate degrees.
—Kymberlee Montgomery, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
The Hawks forward was recently left off the Team Canada roster for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Grande is nominated tonight in the Best Supporting Actress category for her portrayal of Glinda, though her co-star Cynthia Erivo was left off the ballot.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
Just over 24 hours after Team USA announced its men’s hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Jason Robertson publicly shared his reaction to being left off the roster.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 3 Jan. 2026
That was left off the broadcast.
—David Bauder, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
But some notable talent in the running among other awards groups were left off, and a few names made surprising appearances on the list.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Pinto got the extension, but was left off the Olympic roster amidst stiff competition for centre roles.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Nursing left off the professional degree list Under the new law, the Department of Education created a classification system that distinguishes professional from nonprofessional graduate degrees.
—Kymberlee Montgomery, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
The Hawks forward was recently left off the Team Canada roster for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Grande is nominated tonight in the Best Supporting Actress category for her portrayal of Glinda, though her co-star Cynthia Erivo was left off the ballot.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
Just over 24 hours after Team USA announced its men’s hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Jason Robertson publicly shared his reaction to being left off the roster.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 3 Jan. 2026
That was left off the broadcast.
—David Bauder, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for left off
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Ross, who was one of several federal agents involved in the arrest, initially drew his service weapon, but holstered the gun after Muñoz-Guatemala stopped his car and raised his hands, according to the affidavit.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Braddy stopped the car, got Quantisha back inside, and put Shandelle in the trunk, before driving for 30 to 45 minutes.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Just weeks after the fun ended, Mosley must convince boosters, donors and fans that 2025 doesn’t have to be a one-off.—
Mac Engel
January 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Royals are one of nine MLB teams that have ended deals with Main Street Sports this week.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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In other words, the property tax wars may have ceased, but the dust still hasn’t settled.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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The primary means of transportation in Caracas, the metro, was out of service after the attack, while buses also ceased operation, El Spectator reported.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Jan. 2026
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Their contract expired in September 2024.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The judge noted that only Lively's team had filed a response and that the time to pursue the matter had expired.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
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Invitation Homes, known as the largest institutional home buyer, also dove 6%, while American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) saw trading briefly halted due to volatility after shares hit a three-year low.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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The first phase of the ceasefire halted the fighting and saw an exchange of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for hundreds of Palestinians held by Israel.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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In three full seasons since that postseason run – which concluded quickly as a result of a crushing 34-11 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the wild-card round – Murray has failed to post a winning season as a starter.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Salt-n-Pepa also joined in, and the group of artists concluded the set with a call-and-response moment alongside the crowd, encouraging everyone to scream along.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
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Placer County, which estimates that 16,000 residents could lose health care coverage by 2028, quit operating its own clinics nearly a decade ago.—
KFF Health News,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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After quitting acting, Kibrick attended the University of Southern California and worked in real estate development.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Jan. 2026
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The would-be victim followed the suspect after their confrontation initially broke off, at which point the suspect allegedly turned and stabbed at the victim.—
Greg Norman , Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
18 Dec. 2025
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Soon after, Davis broke off his engagement to Canadian dancer Joan Stuart.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Dec. 2025
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“Left off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/left%20off. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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