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Recent Examples of throws off
The capitalization rate tells a buyer what yield a property throws off at the asking price.
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Tony Julianelle,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Lilypad’s creativity-zapping existence throws off Pixar’s ability to brainstorm a dynamic story.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
Tony Julianelle,
Forbes.com,
26 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throws off
Verb
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But a road trip diverts your mind away from tech and into the present.
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Like the lives of the characters who comprise Weinstein’s mosaic, the music is both lovingly intricate and all too easy to ignore when the algorithm diverts our attention elsewhere.
Verb
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Mother’s explosion distracts Blaine and frees Sam.
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In my view, platforming these young men and sensationalizing their behaviors, rather than recognizing those behaviors as signs of psychological distress, distracts from the urgent need to address these serious mental health concerns.
Verb
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If the expansion detracts somehow from the SARA cult fever, the co-owners are OK with that.
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