THROWN OFF Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

thrown off

verb

past participle of throw off

as in distracted

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 thrown off Daniels will play Raymond Lesko, an infamous NYPD detective, currently working a hotel security gig after being thrown off the force for taking revenge following the murder of his ex-partner, who still haunts him to this day. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026 But Paulina’s plans are thrown off when new student Ericka (the emerging star Jasmine Amy Rogers) arrives from America. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026 An accident disrupts the ritual, and Keigetsu, thrown off balance, sees her spell spiral out of her control, sending the two women back into each other’s bodies. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026 Sabini was thrown off his bike during the crash and collided with the hood, windshield and roof of the Honda. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Ichabod tries to outrun the ghost, but he is hit in the head with a pumpkin and thrown off his horse. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026 Up to this point, Ghostface victims have been stabbed with Buck 120 hunting knives, crushed by garage doors, shot, electrocuted, and thrown off rooftops in ferocious, balls-to-the-wall Scream fashion. — Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026 Some dietitians have additionally felt thrown off by new dietary advice that goes against the nutritional consensus, including an emphasis on meat, and the maligning of seed oils. — Lauren Chan, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026 Ohtani had last thrown off the mound six days prior, in a live batting practice session last Saturday. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

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Take accountability for the times you yourself have been distracted (for whatever reason) and haven’t met the other’s needs.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
Know when to ask for another ball and try your best not to be distracted by a nice rack.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

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The $10 million, part of a settlement offered by a company that overcharged Medicaid, was diverted into other hands, starting with the Hope Florida Foundation, the favorite charity of First Lady Casey DeSantis.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Seventy-one percent of the water diverted from the lake’s basin is allocated to agriculture.

— Silvia Console Battilana, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026