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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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5
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
Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
For example, these women’s Milans in a trendy shade of chocolate brown are currently 42% off—not bad!
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025
C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The companies are also planning another event in December for athletes in leagues that are in their off seasons at the time, like the WNBA, NWSL, and MLB.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2025
Nolan Finley, The Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2024
One member is a killer and attempts to off the other crewmates.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Adverb
Below, shop the best deals on lounge seating and dining sets up to 84 percent off.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
For example, these women’s Milans in a trendy shade of chocolate brown are currently 42% off—not bad!
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Because the baseball season is long, every off day — both in spring training and in the regular season — is cherished as a time to spend time away from the constant grind of the season.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The companies are also planning another event in December for athletes in leagues that are in their off seasons at the time, like the WNBA, NWSL, and MLB.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
If Donald Trump doesn’t kill Elon Musk before Musk offs Vivek Ramaswamy, together the three best bros have a chance to achieve something every administration promises, but none has delivered: Rid the federal budget of waste, fraud and inefficiency.
—Nolan Finley, The Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2024
One member is a killer and attempts to off the other crewmates.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for off
Adverb
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Four 660-pound M30 rockets, each packing 180,000 tungsten fragments, rained down from as far away as 57 miles.—
David Axe,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Fulton said Weston returned to her, slammed her into a wall, stood on her neck at one point and was strangling her as the friend tried to pull Weston away.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His interrogator conceded that the police must have gotten the wrong guy and released him within weeks.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Five justices said the lawsuit was brought in the wrong venue.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Similarly, a fractional COO could focus on scaling operations during a rapid growth phase and lay dormant during less operationally challenging times.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The real culprits, of course, are those bio-raptors who have a severe allergic reaction to light, and (much like certain species of cicada) have lain dormant for years on end.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The erroneous deportation of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia was first reported by The Atlantic.—
Mike Allen,
Axios,
2 Apr. 2025
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However, navigating this situation requires caution to ensure compliance with employment laws and to avoid making erroneous assumptions without having all the facts.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr.,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Lee already had six permanent tattoos –– small ones easily hidden by clothing –– and thought this was a good opportunity to try out a more visible tattoo.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Teeny loves keeping the German shepherds and Bernese Mountain dog in line, despite being much smaller.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The finish is long and flavorful, with a lingering spicy aftertaste of cinnamon and clove notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The spicy salsa and tangy cucumber salad brought out the best of the tender birria.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The expiration date marks the day the Prime Minister of Granada, Maurice Bishop, was assassinated by a firing squad, which was followed by a U.S. military invasion.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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One 1964 document showed that two intelligence assets discussed potentially assassinating Castro under the administration of President Lyndon Johnson.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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With few options left, Adam begins considering and concocting ways to enact vengeance, but Basem, having been down that rageful path, advises him otherwise.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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However, the Russell 2000 index, which tracks smaller companies more sensitive to the economy's health, is down.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/off. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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