putting off

present participle of put off
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of putting off Speedrunners have also found some arcane sequence skips to get around certain bosses or methods for putting off some boss fights until later than the developers intended. ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025 Amid an influx of trends, like the red pill movement, data shows that men are by and large putting off commitment for longer. 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
Verb
  • Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The Windy City has prepared for more than a week for looming National Guard deployments and Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, from the governor bracing for a court fight to parade planners postponing.
    Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The group routinely calls for removing books at public schools and played a role in Scottsdale Unified School District's decision to pull 16 books from its library shelves in February.
    Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Tips To Keep Your Towels Mascara-Free The best way to keep makeup from staining towels is by thoroughly removing the makeup first.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The long-term effect is a generation carrying debt, stuck in low-wage jobs, and delaying milestones like homeownership or starting families.
    Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Flush-fit door handles fail far more often during side impacts than regular handles, delaying egress or rescue time after a crash.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The winter coming home sad, the summer coming home happy, slamming the door during an argument, taking off my shoes and sitting on the floor tired from something.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • The decision marks an extraordinary break with the country’s history of deferring justice in the name of peace.
    Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
  • While many executives are pausing on big hires or deferring large projects, Dave Anderson, Founder of TSC Security, argues that protecting your company’s digital assets should not be placed on the back burner.
    Matt Emma, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But screwworms aren't the only dangerous pathogens sickening Americans this summer.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Kristen Harrison, Richard Cole Eminent Professor at the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media, suggested turning off notifications on social media and news apps can help you to set boundaries with the news cycle.
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • 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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“Putting off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20off. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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