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
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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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Escalante Sandoval then approached the parked van, removed a key concealed in the gas cap and backed it up, allowing a group of people to move three deep freezers from the van into the bed of the truck and load them with packages.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Nothing has been touched since the artist’s death in 2009 except for dust removed by a neighbor and caretaker.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 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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Even Florida voters who usually support Republicans should be disgusted and realize that what goes around comes around.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 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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The outbreak has sickened at least 134 people and killed 18 across Congo and Uganda, with survivors describing harsh symptoms, scarce therapies and fearful neighbors who kept their distance.—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 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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The meeting was ultimately deferred at the Fontainebleau’s request after one of the board members didn’t show up.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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At the end of March, the Browns and Garrett agreed to a contract modification that deferred a total of $29 million in bonus payments over the next three years.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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“Put off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20off. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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