1
as in postpones
to assign to a later time
never put off until tomorrow what you can do today
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2
as in removes
to rid oneself of (a garment)
put off your coat and stay awhile
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3
as in disgusts
to cause to feel disgust
she was put off by his blatantly sexist attitude
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puts off
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Addressing this issue, the Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology (KIOST) has developed an ultrasonic washing device that removes salt from sea sand effectively.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
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Anyone with sensitive skin will appreciate the Pure Rinse option that removes detergents, residues and fragrances that can irritate skin.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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To accommodate the high number of calls, Fagan said the district started using ambulances from neighboring districts, which delays response times.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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In reality, pursuing perfection often delays delivery, raises costs and obscures the goal of solving real problems quickly and simply.—
Gautam Lohia,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The Swiss watchmaker, known for inventing the tourbillon movement that was patented by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1801, holds over 200 patents in all, and has been a standards setter in watchmaking.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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She’s performed at Japan’s National Stadium, which holds over 60,000 fans.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Aug. 2025
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The longer an organization defers security measures, the greater the likelihood that cyber threats will outpace its ability to respond effectively.—
Francis Dinha,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The strategy seeds ETFs before launch, and the original investor defers capital gains until selling their shares.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
21 Aug. 2025
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Once the spawning ends, the team turns off the music and takes the Pyrex containers into a room where the temperature is kept at around 82 degrees.—
Denise Hruby,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Puts off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puts%20off. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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