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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off

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verb

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Recent Examples of off
Adverb
For Carr, there are no weekends off, few moments to grieve in peace. Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2025 The bandage dress has seen a comeback onscreen and off recently. Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 13 June 2025
Adjective
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 The Giants will enjoy an off day on Monday, and then will see Kyle Harrison – whose alma mater De La Salle captured the NorCal Division I baseball title on Saturday – start their series opener in Colorado against the cellar-dwelling Rockies. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 June 2025
Verb
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 Yes, the schemer conspired with girlfriend Sarah Atwood to have his father offed, but John was also plotting with daughter Beth to have Jamie killed. Charlie Mason, TVLine, 23 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for off
Adverb
  • Even though these spaces feel invincible in the moment, they’re so easily taken away or criminalized.
    Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 25 June 2025
  • But that wasn’t the message that anti-vaccine activists took away.
    Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • The Verge reported a Tesla Model Y robotaxi briefly traveled the wrong way down a road in Austin.
    Samantha Subin, CNBC, 23 June 2025
  • Her only 'crime' seems to be coming from the 'wrong' country.
    Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • Waititi never recommitted to Akira and the project has been dormant ever since.
    Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
  • The Guardians can boast of solid pitching, but their offense has been dormant.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 24 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
  • Deerhoof is a small mom and pop operation, and know when enough is enough.
    Walden Green, Pitchfork, 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
  • 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
  • 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
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 7 Jul. 2025.

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