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
Moreover, Laura is also put off by Cherry’s vague answers regarding her upbringing.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
The postponement allows Kering to put off extra debt.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
For example, his approach in Dobbs simply would have put off formally overturning Roe to another day, according to American University law professor Stephen Wermiel.
—Jan Wolfe, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Plenty of agency officials were already put off by the DOGErs, who often issued peremptory orders to meet with them and answer questions.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
The postponement allows Kering to put off extra debt.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
For example, his approach in Dobbs simply would have put off formally overturning Roe to another day, according to American University law professor Stephen Wermiel.
—Jan Wolfe, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Plenty of agency officials were already put off by the DOGErs, who often issued peremptory orders to meet with them and answer questions.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put off
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The decision to play the game would always have been player-led; there were no discussions to postpone and both clubs have psychological support on hand.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Several other celebrations in the Windy City and its suburbs were postponed, citing safety concerns amid immigration enforcement operations.—
Nicole Chavez,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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In 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act, which attempted to eliminate or remove all tribes to west of the Mississippi River.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Branum also alleged that the man was not removed from the flight because of his status as a frequent flyer.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Calling the mass killing of civilians in Gaza a genocide is contentious as well, but even patriotic Israelis disgusted by their own government have begun to use the term.—
Ian Buruma,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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They were disgusted by the comments.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
21 Sep. 2025
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Production began in early 2024 after being delayed by the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strikes.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Trump has frequently used tariffs as part of foreign policy negotiations in his second term, but many of them were reduced or delayed.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Jackson was repulsed at the idea of the film being shown to the public, as was Zapruder, who quickly settled again with Time-Life.—
Time,
Time,
20 Sep. 2025
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At almost the same time, the Grenadian Army repulsed special operations forces sent to capture Richmond Hill Prison and Fort Rupert.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
19 Sep. 2025
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At 48 years old, the veteran has been used to put over the next generation of superstars.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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The market is putting over 85% odds on a cut, according to the CME FedWatch tool.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
29 Aug. 2025
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Penda Health, a network of medical clinics in Kenya, treats an enormous range of patients, from newborns sickened by malaria to construction workers who have fallen off buildings.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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And at least 8 percent of people sickened by measles this year had gotten one or more doses of the MMR vaccine—living proof that vaccinated people are also at risk when illnesses are given room to maneuver.—
Jamie Ducharme,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
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Due to financial concerns, Supervisor Phil Serna led a motion to defer the discussion until after the 2025-2026 county budget passed.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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In fact, while European drug regulators strongly encourage companies to disclose clinical trial data early in the process, firms can defer the release of study data for up to seven years after trial completion or until the drug goes on the market – whichever occurs first.—
Lucy Xiaolu Wang,
The Conversation,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Put off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20off. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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