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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
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Online and off, the message stays the same.
—Ryan Dennis, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Julie Sharp, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Johnson and Giaccio both incorporate Pilates into their off-snow work and use the NordicTrack Ultra 1 Reform RX-S reformer.
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
As a protector, Harrison had a good case to off him, but chose not to.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
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Adverb
If your entryway or mudroom is cluttered with shoes, a handy yet sleek storage system is the way to go—and this model by Steelside (with nearly 3,500 perfect five-star ratings) is currently 75% off.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Online and off, the message stays the same.
—Ryan Dennis, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Neighboring Orange County has an off-leash dog beach, called Huntington Dog Beach.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Johnson and Giaccio both incorporate Pilates into their off-snow work and use the NordicTrack Ultra 1 Reform RX-S reformer.
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
However, what's even more ingenious in setting them apart from other horror villains is how the killer offs their victims by using the rules of horror films against them.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
As a protector, Harrison had a good case to off him, but chose not to.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for off
Adverb
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Simultaneously, Musk is pivoting Tesla away from its legacy as a car manufacturer and toward a future in robotics and AI, committing $20 billion this year to the transition.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Over centuries, silt gradually pushed the shoreline further away, contributing to Ephesus’ abandonment by the time of the Ottoman era in the 15th century.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Nichols and Vann concede that handing the cup with the apple juice and urine mix to Smith’s son to drink was wrong and Vann has expressed regret for that.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The crash involved a wrong-way driver on eastbound I-84, according to an Idaho State Police Facebook post.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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If 2026 is 2016 all over again, the spontaneous girl who’s been dormant in me for a decade couldn’t be more thrilled.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2026
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Yet the magic of Bisate Reserve extends far beyond the misty mountains—from stunning nature trails on breathtaking vistas, to a soulful trek to the former research station of legendary conservationist Dian Fossey, and the chance to climb a dormant volcano.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That’s an extra $1,780 or so purely because the IRS concluded the erroneous position was intentional rather than mistaken.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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How to opt out Incorporating AI directly into Gmail could pose risks for Google, given that large language models can sometimes present erroneous or misleading information.—
Julia Doyle,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This seems odd but ripening fruit releases small amounts of ethylene gas which can reduce the longevity of the arrangement.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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But the geographical distance is small compared to the geopolitical canyon the Games hope to bridge.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Dishes range from approachable American classics like burgers, wings and pizzas to items with more international flair such as Korean rib eye, shiitake garlic noodles and spicy za’atar hummus.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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For a spicy kick, add Sriracha to the egg wash.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in September while speaking at a Utah university, established Turning Point USA in 2012 to encourage young people to engage in free speech and advocate for conservative policies.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
6 Feb. 2026
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Harry Jacobs, who was recently named head of the office's criminal division, was also involved in the prosecution of Vance Boelter, the man accused of assassinating former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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That process began by Pidgeon working closely with the movement coach Julia Crockett to get some of her mannerisms down.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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That’s down by one week and about 880 million minutes of watch time compared to the first season in 2024.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/off. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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