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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Matt Cameron has departed from Pearl Jam.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
7 July 2025
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Jadon Sancho has departed, Mykhailo Mudryk is still suspended, and Geovany Quenda is only 17.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Prosecutors said the woman exited the train, but Thorn followed her, groped her and forcibly kissed her before pulling down his pants and exposed himself to her.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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When Jones exited Sunday, rookie Riley Leonard took over, completing 18 of 29 passes for 145 yards with one interception and a rushing touchdown in the loss.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Williams then moved Anthony to her bed and threw water at him, waking him only for a brief moment.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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The Steelers, who moved into sole possession of first place in the AFC North with their 27-22 win over the Baltimore Ravens last week, are 7-6 and battling for a spot in the playoffs.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Despite inclement weather on May 13, 1948, their plane pushed on — and crashed in Saint-Bauzile, Ardèche, in southern France.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
27 Nov. 2025
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From right centre-back, Hugo Campagnaro enjoyed the extra space when his wing-back pushed on, able to stride forward with the ball or make bold underlapping runs himself.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
13 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Arasheben went downtown, knocked on doors and found somebody to make it for $37,000.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Just one minute later, Heung-min ran through the Czechia back line and had another open look, but this shot went wide of the goal to the left.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
Verb
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In North Texas’ first World Cup match since 1994, Japan got a late equalizer to battle to a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands on Sunday at AT&T Stadium.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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The Knicks got almost nothing out of their bench for three quarters.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The region in May pulled out of a funding agreement that had been more than a decade in the making, leaving the future of the I-77 toll expansion project uncertain.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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The officer followed inside and told Morales to leave, but Morales allegedly pulled out a folding knife and pointed it at the officer, according to police.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
15 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 first day of drop-offs, the route got off-schedule.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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“Pushed off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushed%20off. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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