as in opposing
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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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Recent Examples of turned off
Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The crowd turned off Main Street onto West Fourth, then down Throckmorton and West Second.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Never leave your dog alone in a parked car, especially if the engine is turned off.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Cooling is necessary in a data center because servers get hot, not unlike a computer that never gets turned off.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Customers’ power was proactively turned off Friday because of the flooding.
—Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The Senators also turned off the ability to transfer those tickets.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
The original Bay Lights project went up in 2013 and was turned off in 2020 due to environmental wear, a decision that was made by Villareal.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
At the time of his disappearance, Lauer’s wallet was found in his room and his phone was turned off, the Orono Police Department previously said, noting that Lauer did not have a vehicle.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
Controlling access Davis said that the settings that likely allowed outside agencies to access data in other areas are turned off in Elk Grove.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The crowd turned off Main Street onto West Fourth, then down Throckmorton and West Second.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Never leave your dog alone in a parked car, especially if the engine is turned off.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Cooling is necessary in a data center because servers get hot, not unlike a computer that never gets turned off.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Customers’ power was proactively turned off Friday because of the flooding.
—Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The Senators also turned off the ability to transfer those tickets.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
The original Bay Lights project went up in 2013 and was turned off in 2020 due to environmental wear, a decision that was made by Villareal.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
At the time of his disappearance, Lauer’s wallet was found in his room and his phone was turned off, the Orono Police Department previously said, noting that Lauer did not have a vehicle.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turned off
Adjective
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As the volunteer soccer coach shouted words of motivation, one of his players nudged the ball past the opposing team's goalie and into the net, prompting the sideline to erupt in cheers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Carmel’s Emerson Larson isn’t the type of pitcher who can surprise an opposing lineup.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Since then, the podcast has become a rallying point for hundreds of thousands of Potter fans disgusted by the author’s actions but still seeking fellowship and comfort in a series that means the world to them.—
Séamas O'Reilly,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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These killings—and dozens of other attempts and near misses in many countries—have disgusted decent people and embarrassed even many who hold otherwise anti-Jewish views.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But during the first week of the Iran war, Hegseth’s press briefings deviated from the measured tone expected from high-ranking military officials.—
Casey Ryan Kelly,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
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The nearly 16 ½-hour flight that Mikhaell, Patel, and others were on from Dubai to Chicago deviated from its normal route to avoid the ongoing war.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While the iron catalyst must be removed after processing, the method yields more graphite and is financially viable, according to techno-economic analysis published in Bioresource Technology.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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The grand jury’s report can include recommending someone be removed from office.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The war in Iran has essentially shut off oil tanker traffic through the vital Strait of Hormuz, choking off about 20% of the world’s oil supply.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Fire Department had to shut off the system due to an existing pipe issue.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But legislation in the Senate failed to attract 60 votes to overcome a filibuster, where a handful of Republicans are also opposed.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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This is news that is bound to be celebrated by many in the creative community who have become loudly and vehemently opposed to anything AI encroaching on Hollywood.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Police in Broomfield, Colorado, opened an investigation after multiple hot dogs laced with methamphetamine were found in a family’s yard and sickened at least two dogs, according to a press release.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Gardners were on a family vacation when Miller Gardner died and Brett Gardner and others were sickened.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Estrada Juarez turned the camera to show the sunset.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Eastlake defense turned three double plays behind him, including a nifty 6-4-3, started by shortstop Zowen Watson, to end the game.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Turned off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turned%20off. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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