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
Then, a hopelessly deadlocked commission put off a vote until June 4.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
Yet even with that seasonal boost, the backdrop for Home Depot remains tough as more U.S. consumers put off home purchases or major renovation projects because of higher mortgage rates and costs of borrowing.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 20 May 2025
The conventional wisdom among aircraft owners is that a safe, conservative cabin helps with resale value later, while something too bold might put off buyers.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 19 May 2025
Boulez’s music is complexly detailed and has had a long history of putting off audiences.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
Yet even with that seasonal boost, the backdrop for Home Depot remains tough as more U.S. consumers put off home purchases or major renovation projects because of higher mortgage rates and costs of borrowing.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 20 May 2025
The conventional wisdom among aircraft owners is that a safe, conservative cabin helps with resale value later, while something too bold might put off buyers.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 19 May 2025
Boulez’s music is complexly detailed and has had a long history of putting off audiences.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put off
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The North American leg of Heart’s Royal Flush Tour was initially postponed in July of 2024 after Nancy's sister Ann Wilson informed fans of her cancer diagnosis.—
Shyla Watson,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The Division 1 softball game between Poway and Ayala was postponed because of rain.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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So everybody that's in the United States, and in this case in Puerto Rico, without an immigration status, needs to be removed or deported.—
Adrian Florido,
NPR,
2 June 2025
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission sent a licensed trapper to remove the injured alligator, officials said.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2025
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The conclusion of the thesis: Prostitution and illicit substances, which Feinberg said disgusted him personally, were impossible to police and should therefore be legalized.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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He isn’t disgusted by sexuality, just innocent and uninterested.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
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Last year, the NFL reported a 20,000% increase in unauthorized drone activity over games between 2017 and 2023, some of which delayed games.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
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Since his sentencing 37 years ago, Menzies' attorneys have filed multiple appeals that delayed his death sentence, which had been scheduled at least twice before it was postponed.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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But throughout the series, he became increasingly repulsed by these actions, which included enslaving thousands of women.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
27 May 2025
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With every cringe, with every critique of her family’s behavior, Piper has been telegraphing that those values repulse her.—
Cyndy Etler,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2025
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Tessitore was beside himself and put over Evans for his great showcase.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Gunther put over Pat McAfee as a non-wrestling performer with heart, and said Paul was the opposite.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Listeria bacteria in cucumbers sickened dozens of people in April and May and left at least nine people hospitalized, according to the FDA.—
Stephanie Armour,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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Another in Alberta, Canada, has sickened 538 as of Thursday.—
DEVI SHASTRI,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Some lawmakers want to defer capital gains taxes for mutual fund investors The average 401(k) savings rate hit a record high.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
7 June 2025
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Ronaldo, 39, played for the Italian club between 2018 and 2021 with the back payment related to his agreement with Juventus to defer part of his wages during the Covid pandemic.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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“Put off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20off. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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