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adverb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of offhand
Adjective
Thomas didn’t know offhand but circled back to him with the answer: Six. Amie Just | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, 25 Dec. 2020 Many hunters used to regularly shoot offhand, including the great Jack O’Connor. Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2020
Adverb
That offhand comment struck a nerve, and a concept was born. Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 14 May 2025 Travis, however, didn't understand where his brother was coming from with the offhand comments. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for offhand
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offhand
impromptu
Adjective
  • The impromptu late-night performances continued for several nights.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 22 June 2025
  • The best parts, of course, are the unexpected bad weather, an unexpected road closure, an impromptu concertand mosquitoes.
    Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025

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“Offhand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offhand. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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