as in distracting
to draw the attention or mind to something else
the sudden noise just threw me off completely, and I missed my shot
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Recent Examples of throwing off
REITs aren’t the only healthcare plays throwing off fat dividends right now, though.
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Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Manager Craig Counsell anticipates Taillon throwing off a mound Wednesday at Oracle Park so the Cubs can gauge how the veteran starter feels and then make a decision about his next start.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Manager Craig Counsell anticipates Taillon throwing off a mound Wednesday at Oracle Park so the Cubs can gauge how the veteran starter feels and then make a decision about his next start.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throwing off
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The front-dash-spanning 48-inch screen is the headline feature, and, inside the car, almost the eyeline feature, but not a distracting one, despite its width.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
2 Sep. 2025
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This can be distracting in smooth soups or sauces, but barely noticeable in more rustic dishes.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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But the rail authority has argued that, in the long-term, a train system would save money by diverting travelers away from roads and airports.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Twenty-six percent of HR time is consumed by leave management activities, diverting critical resources from strategic initiatives.—
Anant Agarwal,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Throwing off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throwing%20off. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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