Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for making off
Verb
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The video shows Abdullah walking away from a police officer who approached him after getting out of an unmarked patrol car.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026 -
This time around, Adebayo would like a repeat, but by getting out of the play-in portion of the postseason bracket.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some are absolute musts, like clearing out any asbestos and making sure the plumbing is up to current standard.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
25 Feb. 2026
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Harrison Mackinlay had already spent 45 minutes clearing out in South Boston and had more work to do in order to get his car out.—
Penny Kmitt,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Making off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/making%20off. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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