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Recent Examples of throw off
The left-hander has yet to throw off a mound this spring, taking a slower approach to his buildup after last season’s shoulder problems which began in spring training.
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Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
Malinin seemed genuinely unprepared for his stress responses, how the sudden onset of nerves would throw off the delicate chemical balance that underpins performance.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, people with PCOS tend to have elevated levels of testosterone, which can affect the egg follicles in your ovaries, increase insulin resistance, and encourage fat storage—all of which can throw off your ovulation.
—Deanna Pai, SELF, 20 Feb. 2026
This tasty herb uses its eucalyptus-like scent to confuse insects in the area by throwing off the cherry smell with something more pungent.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
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Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
Malinin seemed genuinely unprepared for his stress responses, how the sudden onset of nerves would throw off the delicate chemical balance that underpins performance.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, people with PCOS tend to have elevated levels of testosterone, which can affect the egg follicles in your ovaries, increase insulin resistance, and encourage fat storage—all of which can throw off your ovulation.
—Deanna Pai, SELF, 20 Feb. 2026
This tasty herb uses its eucalyptus-like scent to confuse insects in the area by throwing off the cherry smell with something more pungent.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw off
Verb
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As a result, few distributors produce and release ASL or even open caption versions for theatrical screening — which their critics consider distracting, obstructive, or visually unappealing — forcing deaf audiences to rely on devices that may be limited in number or fail.—
Abbey White,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2026
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What Scream 7 really wants is to make as much money as possible — and to distract viewers from the firing of Barrera, which derailed the original plans for the film and inspired calls for a boycott.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The entrance of Thea Elvsted (Celeste Arias), a school girl acquaintance, both unsettles and diverts Hedda.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Money that should be reinvested into improving services and expanding operations is instead diverted to legal defense and settlements, especially in a system where these cases rarely, if ever, go before a jury.—
Nick Payzant,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Throw off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw%20off. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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