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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  • According to Balduchi, Ratkovich and his son were injured in the crash, and Ratkovich instructed his son to call police before getting out to exchange information with the other driver.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
  • For many actors, getting into character isn’t as big of a problem as getting out of one.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 July 2026
Definition of getting out
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  • Penny had seen ads for his company, which specializes in working with senior citizens overwhelmed by the downsizing process and the prospect of clearing out and fixing up their houses to sell.
    — Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 24 July 2026
  • The National Weather Service said in its daily forecast summary for the region on Monday clouds and humidity are clearing out and ushering in above-average heat.
    — Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 13 July 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 31 Jul. 2026.

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