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Recent Examples of send-off
This game serves as a send-off match for the team ahead of the CONCACAF Gold Cup later this month.
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
While Trump and Musk previously exchanged public praise—Trump held a send-off ceremony for Musk in the Oval Office last Friday—the President is now dismissing Musk's criticisms as self-serving.
—Nik Popli, Time, 5 June 2025
What about a bridal gown for a high school send-off?
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 5 June 2025
Getty Images This John Boyd peach pink straw archer style hat was worn by Diana for her honeymoon send-off in 1981 and then again in Canberra, Australia, for a public appearance two years later.
—Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 4 June 2025
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
While Trump and Musk previously exchanged public praise—Trump held a send-off ceremony for Musk in the Oval Office last Friday—the President is now dismissing Musk's criticisms as self-serving.
—Nik Popli, Time, 5 June 2025
What about a bridal gown for a high school send-off?
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 5 June 2025
Getty Images This John Boyd peach pink straw archer style hat was worn by Diana for her honeymoon send-off in 1981 and then again in Canberra, Australia, for a public appearance two years later.
—Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for send-off
Noun
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How can a child understand this kind of leave-taking?—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
26 Jan. 2024
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With Nitti’s leave-taking, McEntire sent home Noah Spencer and Ms. Monet, with Ruby Leigh, Jordan Ranier and Jacquie Roar moving on to the live shows.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
28 Nov. 2023
Noun
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Jayson Tatum said his public farewells to two fellow Celtics champions on Wednesday.—
Zack Cox,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2025
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This would ensure the largest possible crowd for their farewell.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
Noun
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This Mother’s Day, an exceptional bon voyage looks like a chic travel tote.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The bon voyage to the month that says goodbye to summer wasn’t all that much cooler.—
Rick Hurd,
The Mercury News,
1 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Guests are also welcome to ask for other offerings off menu, but what stuck out to me were everyday dishes like comforting congee at breakfast and a mountain of succulent crab legs during lunch at the Treasure’s Marceline Market buffet.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
9 June 2025
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Guangdong congee: Cantonese cuisine is one of the most famous and definitely the most seen in America.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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“Send-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/send-off. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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