1
as in to disgust
to cause to feel disgust
that memorably bad meal turned me off about restaurant food for a while
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as in to sack
to let go from office, service, or employment
eventually, the supervisor turned off the insubordinate employee
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as in to shut off
to cause to stop functioning
please turn off the fan when you're done
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Recent Examples of turnoff
Samantha Genzer, NBC news, 14 July 2025
But today, there’s questions about whether Superman’s strong American symbolism will be a turnoff for global audiences, who have recently bristled at tariffs and trade policies enacted by President Trump.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
And the data collected by volunteers in DC has convinced some building managers to make changes, like turning off lights and putting treatments on some windows.
—NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
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Verb
For some, the drama on and off screen has been a turnoff.
—Samantha Genzer, NBC news, 14 July 2025
But today, there’s questions about whether Superman’s strong American symbolism will be a turnoff for global audiences, who have recently bristled at tariffs and trade policies enacted by President Trump.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Noun
Meta is adding parental controls for kids’ interactions with artificial intelligence chatbots — including the ability to turn off one-on-one chats with AI characters altogether — beginning early next year.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
And the data collected by volunteers in DC has convinced some building managers to make changes, like turning off lights and putting treatments on some windows.
—NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnoff
Verb
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People are disgusted with Israel’s response.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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Christine assures him that she could never be disgusted with him.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Anomalies are things that deviate from what is normal and expected.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Etminan’s editing routine also deviated from his standard practice.—
Hugh Hart,
IndieWire,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jones has passed for over 340 yards in each of the two games since then, though he was sacked six times and had two passes intercepted in Sunday’s 30-19 loss at Tampa Bay.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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But after sacking Russell Martin, Rangers’ decision-makers have found the gig has all the magnetism of aluminium.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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During the haunted car wash ride, most of the car wash equipment is shut off for safety purposes.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
17 Oct. 2025
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The water was shut off for the handwash sink and the three-compartment sink inside the warewash room.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Renovations on the previous building had been paused by the district in 2019 due to the cost related to its many levels and slopes.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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Children ran up and down the grassy slope behind the Capitol as their families protested on James Robertson Parkway.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His family, dependent on his income and repulsed at what has become of their son, must then determine what is to be done with poor Gregor.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Oct. 2025
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Ron spends a lot of time bouncing around the web, fascinated and repulsed in equal measure.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Take a cue from Gal Gadot and scroll on for more sweater vests that will turn your fall layers into a Wonder Woman-worthy outfit.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Anastasia Soare is turning heads and raising brows.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Crews have made progress removing hazardous materials and explosives from the massive scene, according to Jamey VanVliet, special agent in charge with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ Nashville Field Division.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Trump ultimately activated the National Guard and federal agents later in August to deter crime, clear homeless encampments, and remove trash in public areas.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Turnoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnoff. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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