making off

Definition of making offnext
present participle of make off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for making off
Verb
  • Additionally, aim to pinpoint the areas (like getting out the door or bedtime) where conflicts tend to arise.
    Bridget Shirvell, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026
  • If expectations aren’t met, getting out of a president of baseball operations’ contract shouldn’t be overly difficult.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • It is expected to be cloudy in the morning before gradually clearing out.
    Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
  • When clearing out your glassware collection, keep coordinating sets together and donate the random standoffs.
    Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Making off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/making%20off. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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