as in to move
to leave a place often for another
let's push off while it's still early enough to beat the evening rush
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Recent Examples of push off
Questions remain about which countries will be notified, whether anything will change in the days ahead and whether Mr. Trump will once more push off imposing the rates.
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CBS News, 6 July 2025
That furthers the uncertainty for businesses, consumers and America’s trading partners, and questions remain about which countries will be notified, whether anything will change in the days ahead and whether President Trump will once more push off imposing the rates.
—Ellen Knickmeyer, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
Companies are also pushing off their own decisions about how best to respond to tariffs.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
The Big Story Trump pushes off decision on Iran action
President Trump is expected to make a decision about whether to take direct action against Iran in the next two weeks.
—The Hill, 20 June 2025
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CBS News, 6 July 2025
That furthers the uncertainty for businesses, consumers and America’s trading partners, and questions remain about which countries will be notified, whether anything will change in the days ahead and whether President Trump will once more push off imposing the rates.
—Ellen Knickmeyer, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
Companies are also pushing off their own decisions about how best to respond to tariffs.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
The Big Story Trump pushes off decision on Iran action
President Trump is expected to make a decision about whether to take direct action against Iran in the next two weeks.
—The Hill, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for push off
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Officers said — and video showed — the rancher moved his hands into his jacket after exiting his truck immediately following the crash.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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The website’s mobile observatory — which moves about in search of clear skies — will this year be in Cyprus, where the partial eclipse phases occur 30 minutes after moonrise, with totality an hour after that.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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As the two left the stage, Carey and Grande shared another hug and exited together.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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His first and only target came mid-way through the second quarter – taking a hit in the ribs and exiting the game.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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The United dressing room was said to be toxic and fractured when Mourinho departed, with Solskjaer would be the man to repair it.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Lock your home before departing.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Those in a market that can buy a version with a SIM tray will get a 3,988mAh battery.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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But offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo can manufacture easy touches for Brown to get him in rhythm early.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors said the 22-year-old man did not go with him to the hospital.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Thus, besides not starting delusional thinking, the AI ought to detect it, ought to warn the user, and then proceed further if the user continues to push on the delusion.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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In the interim, First Steps’ 111 residents are navigating what has become an active construction site as the project pushes on.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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After a slow first half for the offense, Mahomes pulled out his trademark Mahomes Magic to get the team back on track and come within a possession of taking the lead in the fourth quarter.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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The costume designers initially pulled out a prosthetic baby bump.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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The British automaker, like Rivian and Lucid, has faced obstacles in its efforts to get off the ground, helped in no part by the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Chapman told the deputies to get off his property, Ridgell said.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Push off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/push%20off. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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