MAKE OFF Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

make off

verb

Definition of make off

as in to get out

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Recent Examples of make off According to police, one storage unit had been burglarized, with the thieves making off with nearly $100,000 in items. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 2 June 2026 But in November, someone broke into their trailer, making off with a 1,500-gallon septic tank, a solar generator, a carport and thousands of dollars worth of tools. — Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 22 May 2026 The suspects are accused of participating in at least 20 home burglaries, making off with wallets, high-end handbags, watches, jewelry and more, according to the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026 In Qing Dynasty-era China, a renowned warrior, Li Mu Bai (Chow Yun-Fat), tries to track down the bandit who ambushed Yu Shu Lien (Michelle Yeoh) and made off with Li Mu Bai’s Green Destiny sword. — David Faris, TheWeek, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for make off

Recent Examples of Synonyms for make off

Verb

This time, Smith got out of the pocket and hit a sliding Wilson for a 10-yard completion and a first down.

— Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Anna knows the couple need money to get out of town and Copperhill bank is the perfect place to hit.

— Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of get out

Verb

Survelliance video from the apartment showed the suspect and several others appearing to clear out glass and debris from the bed of the pickup truck, and placing tape over apparent bullet holes in the truck's tailgate, charges allege.

— Riley Moser, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
In mid-August, the Hollywood blockbusters tend to clear out of movie theaters and smaller indie titles move in.

— Randy Myers, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of clear out

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The bear scratched his arm, and the victim tripped and injured his foot while trying to escape, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

— Jon Haworth, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Roy can’t escape one difficult question, however, concerning his plans for what’s next after his contract’s up at the end of the season.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026