THROWS OFF Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

throws off

verb

present tense third-person singular of throw off

as in diverts

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 throws off At $6,500 of daily volume, a 10% tax throws off something like $650 a day. — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Lilypad’s creativity-zapping existence throws off Pixar’s ability to brainstorm a dynamic story. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 Indeed, Green throws off a kind of 1970s Wonder Woman vibe at times, especially given how she is costumed by Theresa Ham, and that adds to the fun. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 Crossing time zones throws off the circadian rhythm your digestion runs on, so your gut is still on home time while the world serves breakfast. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026 Grass that’s even half a centimeter too long can generate unexpected friction that throws off the timing of passes. — Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026 Too much sweetness will overpower the bright citrus flavor, and too much tart throws off the creamy balance that makes Key lime pie so iconic. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 May 2026 Blue Light Isn’t Actually the Main Problem The popular explanation — that blue light suppresses melatonin and throws off your circadian clock — is real but incomplete. — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026 What’s meant to feel relaxed and inviting often throws off the proportions and limits how the space can actually function. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026

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The attempt by former HFPA members to leverage the Golden Globe Foundation, an independent nonprofit, simply to secure Golden Globes tickets is an unfortunate distraction that inappropriately diverts resources from legitimate charitable causes.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 July 2026
An Israeli military official said such violence by Israelis diverts the defense force’s attention from its primary mission of defense and counterterrorism in a complex environment.

— Reuters, NBC news, 27 July 2026