THROWING OFF Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

throwing off

verb

present participle of throw off

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 Steele is scheduled to start throwing off a mound the first week of August, manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026 Our society is far from throwing off the notion that aging is unfortunate, if not reprehensible. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 6 July 2026 Edwin Díaz throwing off mound Closer Edwin Díaz (elbow surgery) has progressed to throwing off the mound. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026 Zoll said Ober is at least a week away from throwing off a mound. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 13 June 2026 Chip stocks, however, stumbled; bitcoin is hovering at its weakest since the war began, private credit is throwing off sparks again — and a flesh-eating parasite has turned up in Texas. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 5 June 2026 Now scientists have discovered the behemoth is throwing off a hot breeze. — Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 4 June 2026 Miller is five weeks into a throwing program and expects to start throwing off a mound for the first time this week. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 3 June 2026 Your schedule, routines or work environment could feel especially chaotic today, with interruptions throwing off your modus operandi and usual sense of control. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for throwing off

Verb

The conversational delivery keeps listeners engaged without distracting from the content, creating a disruption-free experience that enhances ad reception.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Mesh or woven flats provide texture without being distracting.

— Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 7 July 2026

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But hiking defense spending means increasing taxes or diverting resources from other priorities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee released a report this week criticizing the president and Freedom 250, accusing it of diverting funds and misleading sponsors.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 3 July 2026