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
Conor Wight, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Key liver genes — including ANGPTL3 and another called PCSK9 — were either dialed down or turned off entirely.
—David Cox, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
In this new verdantly illuminated photo, the majority of the Orion spacecraft’s lights are turned off to avoid glare on the windows, allowing Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen to look outside and enjoy the view.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
Comments were turned off on that post, with posts on online craft beer forums indicating that customers responded negatively to the plan.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Key liver genes — including ANGPTL3 and another called PCSK9 — were either dialed down or turned off entirely.
—David Cox, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
In this new verdantly illuminated photo, the majority of the Orion spacecraft’s lights are turned off to avoid glare on the windows, allowing Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen to look outside and enjoy the view.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turned off
Adjective
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The opposing side, meanwhile, has of course been fighting explicitly for God since 1979.—
Andreas Kluth,
Twin Cities,
3 Apr. 2026
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Despite the opposing emotions heading into the NIT, both teams have rattled off three consecutive wins to set up an NIT semifinal matchup Thursday.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On social media, Italian fans were disgusted by the performance, erupting into a meltdown rarely seen.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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There’s been times when he’s deviated from such plans in the past for that reason.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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The previous bill would have also instituted a $35 co-pay for hospital inpatient stays, which has been removed in the committee substitution.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
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Vulnerable, voiceless elders in Miami-Dade who are removed from their homes for their own good will likely wind up in the hands of an Adult Protective Services supervisor promoted to a position of unparalleled power despite the objections of family members and whistleblowing colleagues.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While the couple was on the 8-foot dinghy en-route to their yacht, authorities said Lynette Hooker fell off the boat with the ignition key, causing the engine to shut off.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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According to police, a worker with the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County showed up at Prut's home in Ardara on Water Street to shut off service.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Other conservative pundits, including Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes, are also opposed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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People all over the globe were in disbelief that a man could perpetuate a campaign of drugging and raping his wife without her knowledge, and even more sickened that dozens of men joined him in his crimes.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2026
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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 Wolverines had only three swats against Arizona, but that was a 91-73 win in a game that was supposed to be the best of the tournament but turned into something else.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Entryway closets in the hotel's suites were turned into mini kitchenettes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Turned off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turned%20off. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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