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Recent Examples of throws off
Using a Rug That’s Too Small A too-small rug instantly throws off the entire room.
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Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 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
Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 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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Energy infrastructure under attack threatens global supplies as shipping diverts from critical trade routes, potentially sparking economic shocks worldwide and reshaping energy markets.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Other recommendations included repealing any crime-free nuisance ordinances around housing, establishing an Office of Immigrant and Refugee Rights and creating a program that diverts young people away from the justice system.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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French’s focus on DEI efforts and Islam, some of his opponents said, distracts voters from the actual issues facing Texas’ oil and gas industry.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Feb. 2026
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Choose roof shingles that complement your home's architecture and exterior color palette, treating the roof as a subtle backdrop that enhances rather than distracts.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Throws off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throws%20off. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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