making off

verb

present participle of make off
as in getting (away)

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  1. getting out
  2. clearing out
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  • The officer initially followed the man in his cruiser, before getting out to pursue the man on foot.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • This isn't a quick fix for getting out of debt and alleviating financial stress.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of getting out
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  • What’s more, rain can actually help keep your unit clean by clearing out small debris that naturally collects, says TJ Laury, president of Ben’s ProServ.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The Marlins exercised ace Sandy Alcantara’s $21 million team option for 2027 on Friday while also clearing out space on their 40-man roster for potential additions.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of clearing out
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“Making off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/making%20off. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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