as in departed
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 pushed off
Delegates pushed off a final say on a policy that would ban enforcement activity on county property and the sharing of personal information, while establishing a basis on how county employees cooperate with authorities.
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Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026
If the nuclear decisions get pushed off, but the Strait of Hormuz does get reopened more quickly, is that a win for American taxpayers?
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
Thus was born one of rock’s most dynamic duos, soon to be joined by Brian Jones, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, and Ian Stewart, the last a piano player pushed off the band’s official roster because of his looks.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 May 2026
Today, the uplands are so broadly sunlit that most analysts say future interest rate cuts from the Fed are now likely pushed off into the far distance.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Tate pushed off and should’ve been penalized for offensive pass interference.
—Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Tate pushed off so he should’ve been penalized for offensive pass interference.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
In the right circumstances, if the status of the mom is known and documented, if the mother is going to come back for a second appointment after birth pretty quickly or a first appointment after birth pretty quickly, could this be pushed off a month or two?
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 Apr. 2026
The Raptors pushed off with aplomb Tuesday.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026
If the nuclear decisions get pushed off, but the Strait of Hormuz does get reopened more quickly, is that a win for American taxpayers?
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
Thus was born one of rock’s most dynamic duos, soon to be joined by Brian Jones, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, and Ian Stewart, the last a piano player pushed off the band’s official roster because of his looks.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 May 2026
Today, the uplands are so broadly sunlit that most analysts say future interest rate cuts from the Fed are now likely pushed off into the far distance.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Tate pushed off and should’ve been penalized for offensive pass interference.
—Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Tate pushed off so he should’ve been penalized for offensive pass interference.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
In the right circumstances, if the status of the mom is known and documented, if the mother is going to come back for a second appointment after birth pretty quickly or a first appointment after birth pretty quickly, could this be pushed off a month or two?
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 Apr. 2026
The Raptors pushed off with aplomb Tuesday.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushed off
Verb
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The order from Phelan, who later abruptly departed his post in April, said the board should consider an officer's performance, competence and character, among other traits, as part of those qualifications.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Folsom is hiring a new city attorney to replace Steve Wang, who departed the role earlier this year.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Police confirmed that Weston exited a train at Yamashina station in Kyoto on May 29.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Brown exited after a season-high 87 pitches in his sixth start since joining Chicago's rotation on May 8.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Ogwumike, who sat out the Sparks’ victory over the Las Vegas Aces last weekend due to a hand injury, moved into sixth place on the WNBA’s career rebounding list with 3,312 and now has a franchise-record 2,339 made field goals for the Sparks.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
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Ogwumike moved past Lisa Leslie, who had 2,332 field goals for the Sparks and 3,307 career rebounds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The agreement, which was pushed on the Israeli government by the United States, involved a step-by-step process that would eventually lead to the disarmament of Hamas and the reconstruction of Gaza.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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These obstacles seemed insurmountable, but the group pushed on for over three years.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Muncy’s helmet and glasses went flying.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Gutierrez, meanwhile, went 3-for-3 and scored twice for the Mustangs, who have won three playoff games by a 41-2 count.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Root got a strike past Babe, and did those Cub bench jockeys holler and hiss!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The moment came in the fifth inning when Freeland got Milwaukee third baseman Luis Rengifo to fly out to deep center field.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
Verb
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After Montreal pulled out, costs kept mounting for the two other Canadian host cities, Toronto and Vancouver.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2026
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The Harris County Sheriff's Office told FOX26 that Erebia's son was putting gas into the Chevy Silverado when Hogan allegedly pulled out a gun and took the pickup truck.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Ohtani’s seventh inning got off to an inauspicious start.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The War Eagles got off to a strong start in the fall with a state championship in volleyball and followed with a productive winter, earning state titles in girls basketball and boys and girls swimming.—
Chip Saye,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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“Pushed off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushed%20off. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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