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Recent Examples of throws off
Lifting the Lid While Cooking Releasing the steam interrupts the cooking process and throws off timing.
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Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
The spin is being closely watched as a statement on the future of cable, which throws off significant cash but has been in rapid decline as viewers migrate to streaming.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
But China has not made such statements, and there’s still a risk that the two strongmen can’t see eye to eye or a rogue comment throws off the delicate detente.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Perhaps an unexpected expense throws off your budget, or you’re no longer inspired by a recent investment.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
An algae bloom throws off the balance of the ecosystem that keeps the water clear and fish and other aquatic life healthy.
—Charlotte Germane, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
Lack of ample sleep throws off your body's internal clock, triggering a surge in stress hormones that cause blood vessels to narrow and blood pressure to rise.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2025
Early on, the Patriots favored outside zone run concepts from under center and play-action bootleg throws off those same runs.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
One particularly large one in the garden’s center throws off drama that the surrounding cape marguerite and its daisylike flowers can’t compete with.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
The spin is being closely watched as a statement on the future of cable, which throws off significant cash but has been in rapid decline as viewers migrate to streaming.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
But China has not made such statements, and there’s still a risk that the two strongmen can’t see eye to eye or a rogue comment throws off the delicate detente.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Perhaps an unexpected expense throws off your budget, or you’re no longer inspired by a recent investment.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
An algae bloom throws off the balance of the ecosystem that keeps the water clear and fish and other aquatic life healthy.
—Charlotte Germane, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
Lack of ample sleep throws off your body's internal clock, triggering a surge in stress hormones that cause blood vessels to narrow and blood pressure to rise.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2025
Early on, the Patriots favored outside zone run concepts from under center and play-action bootleg throws off those same runs.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
One particularly large one in the garden’s center throws off drama that the surrounding cape marguerite and its daisylike flowers can’t compete with.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throws off
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Curtis wants to see a more holistic conversation on how to address delays in rural communities, rather than a proviso that diverts funding from projects long in the works.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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Spending millions on ineligible recipients only diverts resources from those most in need.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Border security is not the mission of the GLO, and using this office for that purpose distracts from its core responsibilities, managing public land, supporting public education, assisting veterans, and overseeing disaster recovery.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Suicide is tragic, and prevention is essential — but not through research that distracts from the real risks facing NFL players and young athletes.—
Eleanor M. Perfetto,
STAT,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Throws off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throws%20off. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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