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as in disgusted
to cause to feel disgust
that memorably bad meal turned me off about restaurant food for a while
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as in removed
to let go from office, service, or employment
eventually, the supervisor turned off the insubordinate employee
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as in shut off
to cause to stop functioning
please turn off the fan when you're done
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as in opposing
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turned off
Verb
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Switching to Bournemouth removed Adams from the frenzy and bright lights that surround Leeds.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024 -
Though once common in the Atlantic, gray whales were hunted and removed from that ocean about 300 years ago—and only five or so have been seen in the last 15 years there and in the Mediterranean.—
Danielle Hall,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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The screen for exhibits was shut off and the witness, Special Agent DeLeassa Penland, and the jurors were given headphones to watch some videos from Oct. 14, 2012.—
Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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In other words, the idea of the Qataris shutting off the monetary supply line to the French capital is pretty misguided.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Another brand of pet food sold exclusively at farmers markets in California tested positive for bird flu and is believed to have sickened five cats nearly a week after a similar incident was reported in Oregon.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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More news to know now Up to 5 cats were sickened in California after bird flu was found in another raw pet food brand.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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As the story explains, the Beckett estate is notoriously opposed to any production that doesn’t follow Beckett’s script and stage directions exactly, which, of course, creates a tense situation for the production.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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Among all respondents, only 16 percent support U.S. involvement, while 60 percent are opposed.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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Kay’s particular diet was a recurring talking point on the show, with condiments such as ketchup and mayo among the foods that repulsed the TV voice of the Yankees.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Dexter is repulsed by the whole scene, and really who can blame him?—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Despite her growing influence in the Democratic Party, Kennedy and other Republicans have largely dismissed Ocasio-Cortez.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rodgers dismissed three of Rashada’s other counts Tuesday, almost four months after a hearing.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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From left: Bruno the cat takes an interested sniff at a banana, before pulling back and making a disgusted face.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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The bride was especially hurt by the groom's disgusted response to her appearance in front of all of their family members and friends.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
20 June 2025
Verb
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But his brash attitude put off some city councillors.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
16 June 2025
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The couple couldn’t afford to put off the conversation any longer — fear was mounting over the potential separation of their family.—
Kate Sequeira,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2025
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“Turned off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turned%20off. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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