1
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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3
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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4
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
Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The Yale Assure Lock 2 is 50% off, bringing clean design, smart app control, and wrist-ready Apple Watch access that makes every unlock feel futuristic.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Prettygarden 2-piece Jogger Set This two-piece set is an instant upgrade to your off-duty style.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 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
Their timing on the field — and Daniels’ timing with other receivers — was noticeably off in Washington’s Week 5 win over the Chargers and again in Monday night’s loss to the Bears.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The Yale Assure Lock 2 is 50% off, bringing clean design, smart app control, and wrist-ready Apple Watch access that makes every unlock feel futuristic.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Two weeks after an upset loss to visiting Cal Poly and a week after having a off-night bye to think about a season that could go either way, Sacramento State delivered a resounding 55-27 victory over Weber State on Saturday night in chilly Ogden, Utah.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Prettygarden 2-piece Jogger Set This two-piece set is an instant upgrade to your off-duty style.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 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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The British were obviously not aware that Washington’s army, a scant seven miles away by direct line but about ten by water, was trapped at the tip of Long Island.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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The 59-year-old shared a bikini photo (as per usual) that made many of us want to put the snacks away and pick up some fruit.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Human nature, however, urges us to do the exact wrong thing.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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There's a quote from The Office that's always stuck with me for all the wrong reasons.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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To care for a dormant plant during winter, store hibiscus in a dark, unheated garage or shed where temperatures remain above freezing.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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Walensee Weed Puller While many weeds die or go dormant during the winter, there are some (like red deadnettle) that pop up in winter.—
Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some were hastily informed that their firings were erroneous, but the experience rattled the CDC, an agency tasked with overseeing the national response to seasonal respiratory illnesses at a time when those illnesses typically spike.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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An art review on Friday about two Lu Yang exhibits in New York attributed an erroneous distinction to Lu Yang’s current exhibition at the Museum of the Moving Image.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Viruses, as well as small bits of vegetation and invasive zebra mussel larvae, can hide in the plumbing of your rig.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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Kahn is optimistic that Coach’s focus on a smaller number of affordable, yet consistent products puts it in a better place to manage cost and price increases than its competitors.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Glade Plug-In Apple Cinnamon Refills, 5-Pack This fragrance is a little sweet, a little spicy, and 100 percent comforting — definitely not your typical overpowering air freshener.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Rally’s is launching two new spicy Western-style burgers in California.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kirk was assassinated during a Turning Point USA event on the campus of Utah Valley University in September.—
Mitch Picasso , Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Political commentator Candace Owens, does not believe the official story that Charlie Kirk was assassinated by Tyler Robinson even though Robinson confessed to multiple people and investigators put together a concrete timeline of events.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Last month, an organization representing some of the world’s largest publishers, Digital Content Next (DCN), found that median year-over-year referral traffic from Google Search was down 10% in May and June 2025.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Oct. 2025
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The move shocked investors and sent KDP shares down 25% upon the announcement.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/off. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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