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
The emerging deal puts off many critical issues to be resolved later and has already exposed the Republican president to fierce criticism — even from some of his own supporters — that Iran’s hardline leaders will emerge from the conflict battered but emboldened.
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Konstantin Toropin, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
This payment structure aligns the interests of lawyers with their clients, Ged argues, and provides access to legal services for those who might otherwise be put off by the potential costs.
—David Prosser, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Erivo, who was nominated for her second Best Actress Oscar for 2024's Wicked, said she might have been put off of a bigger campaign after being highly scrutinized for defending her costar Ariana Grande from an aggressive fan at the sequel's Singapore premiere.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
Millions are putting off getting married, purchasing a home, having a child, starting a business, or switching careers thanks to housing costs.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
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Konstantin Toropin, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
This payment structure aligns the interests of lawyers with their clients, Ged argues, and provides access to legal services for those who might otherwise be put off by the potential costs.
—David Prosser, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Erivo, who was nominated for her second Best Actress Oscar for 2024's Wicked, said she might have been put off of a bigger campaign after being highly scrutinized for defending her costar Ariana Grande from an aggressive fan at the sequel's Singapore premiere.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
Millions are putting off getting married, purchasing a home, having a child, starting a business, or switching careers thanks to housing costs.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put off
Verb
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Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons previously postponed several tour dates scheduled for April to later in the summer.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2026
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On Wednesday, the Barrington Township Republican Organization postponed a fundraising dinner scheduled for the following day after inquiries from the Tribune.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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The family later contacted animal control to remove the bird.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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To serve, simply remove the lid from a jar and turn it upside down to release the salad into a bowl.—
Laura Mclively,
Mercury News,
25 May 2026
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That’s what really disgusts me.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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Jackson and Jones are opposed by other Republicans including Raffensperger and Carr, who are hoping that voters disgusted by the attacks between Jackson and Jones will be looking for other options.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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As instability rose, the administration reverted to strict state control, detaining opposition figures and journalists while delaying elections.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Season 3 was delayed due to production issues, including, reportedly, co-creator Jason Sudeikis’ endless rewrites.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
30 May 2026
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Firstman’s debut directorial effort, Club Kid, shrewdly acknowledges those garish personality tics, which have both endeared and repulsed audiences.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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Anyone who has worked in or observed the media industry for the last couple of decades will recognize and be repulsed by nepo-baby Jay, who is undeniably villainous.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 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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Soon afterward, two more passengers sickened and died, and at least eight others were infected.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
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State health officials are warning the public that a nationwide salmonella outbreak, which also sickened two Minnesotans, has been linked to a supplement purchased online from Amazon.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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In the early development of the internet, security was deferred.—
Joern Hackbarth,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The Oceanside Planning Commission voted unanimously Monday to recommend the Oceanside City Council approve an ordinance to exclude the provisions of SB 79 at some sites and defer implementation at others, as allowed by the law.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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“Put off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20off. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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