1
as in wrong
falling short of a standard
the milk tasted off
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2
as in dormant
not being in a state of use, activity, or employment
the computer is off, so you'll have to turn it on in order to use it
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as in erroneous
not being in agreement with what is true
that claim that everyone is actually related to everyone else seems a bit off
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as in small
small in degree
on the off chance that you do get straight A's, you can skip a grade
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as in spicy
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent
a telltale smirk suggested that there was something off about his parting shot
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as in to assassinate
to put to death deliberately
the hit man was rumored to have offed at least three people in the last year alone
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Recent Examples of off
PC Magazine, 17 July 2025
After six 12-hour shifts milking cows, José Molina-Aguilar’s lone day off was hardly relaxing.
—Holly Ramer, Fortune, 7 July 2025
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2025
Tuesday is an off day for both the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup Final, but new users can still take advantage of the DraftKings promo code offer with every MLB team in action.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Even if From does somehow bring Jim back from the dead, its willingness to off him in such a grisly and devastating way marks a new boldness from a series that has been consistent in its willingness to make any outcome feel possible.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
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Adverb
Originally priced at $749.99, the laptop is on sale for $429.99, which is a massive 43% off.
—PC Magazine, 17 July 2025
After six 12-hour shifts milking cows, José Molina-Aguilar’s lone day off was hardly relaxing.
—Holly Ramer, Fortune, 7 July 2025
Adjective
Yet Shildt had a relatively rested back end of his bullpen and an off day coming up.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2025
Tuesday is an off day for both the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup Final, but new users can still take advantage of the DraftKings promo code offer with every MLB team in action.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
Verb
One member is a killer and attempts to off the other crewmates.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Even if From does somehow bring Jim back from the dead, its willingness to off him in such a grisly and devastating way marks a new boldness from a series that has been consistent in its willingness to make any outcome feel possible.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for off
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With the infield in to take away the bunt, the 24-year-old showed some veteran patience, fouled off two 99-plus-mph pitches, then laced a hard single up the middle to score the tying run.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 July 2025
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Trump walked away from it immediately after entering office.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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There is nothing wrong with having adapted in this way.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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But new research shows that the intuitive assumption that the water is mostly newly melted snow or fresh rain is dead wrong.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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After lying dormant for years, the match was revived in NXT by Triple H, becoming a popular annual event for the brand.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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In fact, the trade market was surprisingly dormant league-wide after widespread anticipation that a hectic two nights were in store.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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In numerous replies and posts, Grok wrote messaged that glorified Adolf Hitler, attached stereotypes to users with Jewish surnames and spread erroneous conspiracy theories about the role of Jewish people in government, commerce and media.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
10 July 2025
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Because of erroneous information on the website for the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), a story published July 6 on Page A1 incorrectly reported that former San Jose police officer George Brown’s police license with the state had been taken off suspension.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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While the headline-grabbing CEOs are interesting, hearing the stories of smaller companies is absolutely fascinating.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The local government of the small and far-from-wealthy hometown of Pope Leo XIV has voted to acquire the former Robert Prevost’s childhood home as a future museum.—
Howard Husock,
National Review,
12 July 2025
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But after its three-year hiatus, the food chain is re-releasing the sandwich, now with three versions to choose from—original, spicy and grilled.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Ginger Beer: As ever, the spicier the ginger beer, the better.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Israel has also assassinated much of the terror organization’s top leadership.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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Mark Pellington directs the conspiracy thriller about a troubled veteran (Gladstone) struggling with addiction who is recruited by a contractor (Cranston) for a covert government plot to assassinate a high-level politician.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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This was down from 17,972 in the prior financial year, and below a forecast 16,800-17,200.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Add extra blankets and sheets made from feathers, down, or wool to trap heat.—
Alyssa Hui-Anderson,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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“Off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/off. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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