1
as in postponing
to assign to a later time
never put off until tomorrow what you can do today
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2
as in removing
to rid oneself of (a garment)
put off your coat and stay awhile
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3
as in disgusting
to cause to feel disgust
she was put off by his blatantly sexist attitude
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Recent Examples of putting off
Amid an influx of trends, like the red pill movement, data shows that men are by and large putting off commitment for longer.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
An appeal would freeze the process until the higher court rules, putting off a trial to 2026.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The retailer said homeowners have been focused on smaller, less expensive home repairs while putting off bigger projects because of high interest rates and continuing concerns about inflation.
—Stan Choe, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
An appeal would freeze the process until the higher court rules, putting off a trial to 2026.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The retailer said homeowners have been focused on smaller, less expensive home repairs while putting off bigger projects because of high interest rates and continuing concerns about inflation.
—Stan Choe, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting off
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While postponing these investments may offer short-term financial relief, the long-term consequences can be dire, leading to exponential costs and heightened risks.—
Francis Dinha,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The current budget, enacted in June, had a $20 billion deficit that was closed by tapping into the state’s emergency reserves, borrowing from special funds, postponing some payments and adopting some bookkeeping gimmicks.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
22 Aug. 2025
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This versatile liquid, which is probably already in your kitchen cabinet, is great for cutting through grease, removing stains, neutralizing odors, and tackling a variety of household tasks, like making the bathtub sparkle.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
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Attorney General Pam Bondi responded by removing the official who was set to replace Habba.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Coach Mike McDaniel said Waller was injured before Wednesday’s practice, delaying his return after spending last season in retirement.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The experts also recommend keeping devices out of bedrooms at night, establishing screen-free meals and even considering delaying access until mid-adolescence.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The state encounters, which are in addition to what local police are doing, add to the total number of people that ICE is taking off the street and preparing to deport.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Sep. 2025
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Swapping out the old blade for a new one requires opening the two small slider locks and taking off the single handle panel to access the internal hardware.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Sep. 2025
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Procedures for excusing or deferring jury duty differs by county, according to the state’s judicial website.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Spokesman Ryan Gustin did not directly respond to questions about the Washington Post’s report, deferring questions to ICE.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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But screwworms aren't the only dangerous pathogens sickening Americans this summer.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Doing so can ultimately slow user adoption while also turning off and confusing existing users.—
Sammy Ahmed,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The idea is to preserve the wide game compatibility of Windows—and the wide compatibility with multiple storefronts, including Microsoft's own, Valve's Steam, the Epic Games Store, and more—while turning off all of the extra Windows desktop stuff and saving system resources.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Putting off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20off. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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