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as in wrong
falling short of a standard
the milk tasted off
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2
as in dormant
not being in a state of use, activity, or employment
the computer is off, so you'll have to turn it on in order to use it
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as in erroneous
not being in agreement with what is true
that claim that everyone is actually related to everyone else seems a bit off
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as in small
small in degree
on the off chance that you do get straight A's, you can skip a grade
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5
as in spicy
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent
a telltale smirk suggested that there was something off about his parting shot
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as in to assassinate
to put to death deliberately
the hit man was rumored to have offed at least three people in the last year alone
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Recent Examples of off
Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Sep. 2025
Try them out for yourself in sizes XS to 3XL for 50% off before they’re gone.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2025
Avoid wrapping leftover cut limes in aluminum foil, which can react with the acidity in the fruit, causing an off flavor.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 July 2025
The current Disney+ version even shows Greedo getting in the last word before Han offs him.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 14 June 2025
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Adverb
From as far off as Massachusetts and as local as down the road, fans of Americana music made the trek to The Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, Tennessee, in celebration of the 11th annual Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Sep. 2025
Try them out for yourself in sizes XS to 3XL for 50% off before they’re gone.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
According to the sheriff's office, new fraternity members, also known as pledges, were told to attend an off-campus event.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2025
Avoid wrapping leftover cut limes in aluminum foil, which can react with the acidity in the fruit, causing an off flavor.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
The disturbance that moved from over North Florida to off North Florida’s Atlantic Coast became Tropical Depression 3 Friday afternoon.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 July 2025
The current Disney+ version even shows Greedo getting in the last word before Han offs him.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for off
Adverb
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This fall, 350 miles away, in the ancient city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan, staged its first contemporary art Biennale.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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For educator LaKenya Mitchell-Grace, the shift away from personalized to standardized learning has done more harm than good.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Too many projects still aim at the wrong problem from day one.—
Mike Hoffman,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Gap Tie-front Woven Maxi Dress A white cotton dress will never steer you wrong.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The antibiotic became effective when dormant cells were given sugar (a food source), but only after a 15-minute delay.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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There are also showings on 70mm, Imax 70mm and even four venues projecting in the long-dormant format VistaVision, which Anderson shot the film on.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Vedra and other debt law experts said a high rate of default judgments indicates a system that favors the pursuers over the pursued — and increases the chances someone will be harmed by an erroneous bill.—
Rae Ellen Bichell,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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And in 2010’s Flash Crash, algorithmic trading bots created a feedback loop of erroneous trades, wiping out nearly $1 trillion in market value in minutes.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Out-of-state travel that year, though, saw a small decrease compared to 2023.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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Ohio State University, which enrolls the most international students in Ohio, reported a 37% drop in first-year international students and a slightly smaller number of total international students this year.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Le Monde Gourmand's warm yet spicy scent, with hints of nutmeg, sandalwood and musk, is the perfect aroma for sweater weather.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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People with acid reflux, IBD, or celiac disease may need to avoid spicy foods despite potential health benefits.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Erika Kirk took the helm of her husband’s conservative political organization in the days after he was assassinated.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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In the days since founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated on a college campus, Turning Point Action has channeled grief into purpose by doubling down on its voter registration mission.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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With Argyle’s offense in high gear, that necessitated Heritage going for it on fourth down six times -- including four in the first half -- converting three of those, two of which led to TDs in the opening half.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Sep. 2025
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Start at the top and work your way down, gently rubbing away any dirt.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/off. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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