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as in disgusts
to cause to feel disgust
that memorably bad meal turned me off about restaurant food for a while
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as in removes
to let go from office, service, or employment
eventually, the supervisor turned off the insubordinate employee
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as in shuts off
to cause to stop functioning
please turn off the fan when you're done
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Recent Examples of turns off
Once the spawning ends, the team turns off the music and takes the Pyrex containers into a room where the temperature is kept at around 82 degrees.
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Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turns off
Verb
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The Uncut Gems star's ensemble deviates from his signature style, which typically includes oversize T-shirts, hoodies and shorts, as well as stylish sneakers.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Act’s control over owners and clubs also deviates substantially from American practices and is chilling to investment.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Washing and disinfecting decorative pumpkins removes fungal spores and will slow that process down.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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The AquaTru Classic is a highly effective countertop reverse osmosis system with a four-stage filtration process that removes up to 99 percent of more than 80 contaminants, including lead, fluoride and PFAS.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The communication system shuts off 15 seconds before the play clock expires.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The thirst response shuts off; the throat cools, and the mouth becomes moist again.—
Dan Samorodnitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
11 Aug. 2025
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The Sound Of Music turns 60 this year – and Disney has happily opted to celebrate the occasion by remastering the film in 4K resolution and high dynamic range for a worldwide re-release at the cinema and on 4K Blu-ray disc.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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However, a third gang member shows up, and Peaches (as well as the couple) are shot to death in a burglary that quickly turns into a homicidal scene with multiple bodies.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Felix Anudike-Uzomah #97 of the Kansas City Chiefs sacks Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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The Oviedo defense sacks Noah Grubbs on back to back plays to end the first half.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Toward the end of autumn, Paul McCartney swings through the United Center for a pair of dates on his Got Back Tour.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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One lucky executive will soon take charge of the grandest park of them all when Disneyland swings open its doors on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Ashton also dismisses the concerns that a three-year degree lacks the many electives and opportunities for self-discovery.—
Bryan Penprase,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Trump's approach dismisses collective security and weakens NATO's cohesion.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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The front row already included senior outside hitter Tenley Davis, a Loyola commit with a team-high 180 kills this season, and junior outside hitter Luca Bombacino, a Michigan commit with 170 kills.—
Dave Melton,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Novartis’s radioligand therapy targets mutations in tumors, delivering radiation only where it is needed, unlike ordinary radiotherapy which kills non-cancerous cells as well as cancerous ones.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Turns off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turns%20off. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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