off 1 of 3

as in away
from this or that place move off a few yards before I throw the football

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off

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adjective

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as in wrong
falling short of a standard the milk tasted off

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verb

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Recent Examples of off
Adverb
Thankfully, Amazon's July 4th sales make that a lot easier, as some of my very favorite go-to packables for anti-theft protection and personal safety are now on sale—some as much as 50 percent off. Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025 The best deals, up to 40% off, are offered exclusively to Prime members. Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 July 2025
Adjective
Yet Shildt had a relatively rested back end of his bullpen and an off day coming up. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2025 Tuesday is an off day for both the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup Final, but new users can still take advantage of the DraftKings promo code offer with every MLB team in action. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
Verb
One member is a killer and attempts to off the other crewmates. Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024 Even if From does somehow bring Jim back from the dead, its willingness to off him in such a grisly and devastating way marks a new boldness from a series that has been consistent in its willingness to make any outcome feel possible. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for off
Adverb
  • Alaina Chou, commerce writer, liked that the tight bubbles were sustained before fading gracefully away.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 July 2025
  • Water levels can rise rapidly and sweep children away.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025
Adjective
  • However, according to the Baseball Rules Academy, the umpires got the call wrong.
    Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
  • One of the company’s big assumptions about the phone had turned out to be wrong.
    Verne Kopytoff, Fortune, 5 July 2025
Adjective
  • After lying dormant for years, the match was revived in NXT by Triple H, becoming a popular annual event for the brand.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
  • In fact, the trade market was surprisingly dormant league-wide after widespread anticipation that a hectic two nights were in store.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • Facing mounting pressure and a Supreme Court order, the Trump administration returned him this month to face the smuggling charges, which Abrego Garcia’s attorneys characterized as an attempt to justify his erroneous deportation.
    Ben Finley, Fortune, 27 June 2025
  • Kavanaugh stressed that the Court needs to remain active in taking cases and issuing stays in order to avoid letting erroneous injunctions remain in place for years on end.
    The Editors, National Review, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • The veteran would be a small upgrade in the outfield for the Padres.
    Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
  • Those are the numbers for a 2.5-MW commercial-scale version, anyway; thus far, the idea has only been tested at smaller scale.
    Loz Blain June 30, New Atlas, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • Produced by Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery in Nashville, Belle Meade Bourbon is a high-rye bourbon that offers a rich and spicy profile.
    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • On Thursday, July 10, the beloved Snack Wrap — available in spicy and ranch varieties — returns.
    Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • The daughter of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been accused of corruption, misusing public funds, and threatening to assassinate former ally and current president Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
    Cecilia Hult, Fortune, 28 June 2025
  • Israeli intelligence also probed the possibility of assassinating Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but President Donald Trump reportedly called off a hit on the Iranian supreme leader.
    Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 28 June 2025
Adverb
  • While that’s down from 88% in 2024, these same folks feel less prepared across all six areas Accenture surveyed.
    Sumeet Salwan, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Scherzinger wore her hair down in loose waves and accessorized with a wide-brimmed straw hat.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025

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“Off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/off. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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