1
as in to postpone
to assign to a later time
never put off until tomorrow what you can do today
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2
as in to remove
to rid oneself of (a garment)
put off your coat and stay awhile
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3
as in to disgust
to cause to feel disgust
she was put off by his blatantly sexist attitude
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Recent Examples of put off
But be careful about putting off work for too long.
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Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 June 2026
The administration also considered a similar policy last year but put off a decision to study it further.
—John Wilkerson, STAT, 12 June 2026
While delaying care may seem like a practical way to manage vet costs in the short term, putting off treatment can sometimes create larger financial and medical challenges in the future.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Many were already put off by steep prices for tickets and accommodation that will make this easily the most expensive World Cup in history for fans.
—Abigail Williams, NBC news, 10 June 2026
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Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 June 2026
The administration also considered a similar policy last year but put off a decision to study it further.
—John Wilkerson, STAT, 12 June 2026
While delaying care may seem like a practical way to manage vet costs in the short term, putting off treatment can sometimes create larger financial and medical challenges in the future.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Many were already put off by steep prices for tickets and accommodation that will make this easily the most expensive World Cup in history for fans.
—Abigail Williams, NBC news, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put off
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On March 1 of this year, the Qatari soccer federation postponed all matches during the ongoing war between Israel and Iran while other sporting events in the region were also affected.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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He had been forced to postpone his own acting ambitions when he was drafted into the Vietnam War, serving 11 months with the 196th Light Infantry Brigade in Tây Ninh.—
Carl Kurlander,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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If that happens, remove the safety clip, hold the can with both hands, and prepare to spray when the bear is roughly 30 to 40 feet away.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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For that matter, Spencer Schwellenbach’s rehabilitation from surgery to remove bone spurs from his right elbow will be closer to completion.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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Many of the crew members are disgusted by Vito's homosexuality, but Phil seems to take special exception to this revelation, going out of his way to demand Tony take him out and becoming violently angered even at the mere mention of Vito's name.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Turner’s character, Declan O’Hara, is a righteous Irish journalist, also loquacious, also hot, but disgusted by ostentatious displays of wealth.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Onlookers were festive and chatty amid thunderstorms that threatened to delay the work.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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The Friday night news conference at the Lincoln Memorial was delayed for about an hour because of lightning.—
Dan Gelston,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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Plenty of people bought it, plenty were repulsed by it.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Spearmint and peppermint plants are particularly effective insect repellents, but many other plants in the mint family can also be used to repulse flies, including pennyroyal and lemon balm.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
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This is a great sign, seeing as Reflect Orbital's ultimate hope is to put over 50,000 satellites in Earth orbit by the year 2035.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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When the rudder is put over, the stern swings out first, so that if the vessel is in restricted waters, trying to avoid something ahead can result in hitting something behind.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Jan. 2026
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Last year, another manufacturer recalled its product — ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula — after an outbreak of infant botulism sickened dozens of babies across the country.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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At least 233 people have been sickened in eight outbreaks that federal and state regulators have connected to McAfee’s farm since 2006, and at least 40 of them have been hospitalized.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The chief engineer and the federal government have agreed to defer the prosecution, meaning that his case is on pause.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The nuclear issue – along with core issues such as ballistic missiles and Iran’s proxies – has been deferred for 60 days.—
Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
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“Put off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20off. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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