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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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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
Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Everybody wants to get out of spring training, get [off] to a good start.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 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
Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2025
Carolyn did not want to off her fellow Survivor player, and the fact that none of the other Traitors are listening to her or valuing her opinion is absolutely going to come into play later this season.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 16 Jan. 2025
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Adverb
The truth might not have been that far off for Angarano or Smith.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Everybody wants to get out of spring training, get [off] to a good start.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 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
Honorable Mentions Sandra Bullock was also acknowledged as someone who could can off the accent.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2025
Carolyn did not want to off her fellow Survivor player, and the fact that none of the other Traitors are listening to her or valuing her opinion is absolutely going to come into play later this season.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for off
Adverb
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After massaging into the skin, water is added which emulsifies the product and washes it away.—
Rosa Jisoo Pyo,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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In-game bonus points, extra points for away wins and a shot clock to manage over rates are expected to be ratified shortly with the new cycle of the World Test Championship to start in June.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And it’s been even harder for my daughter, Piper, who never did anything wrong.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Factors such as dormant grass, wind velocity and direction, and precipitation are evaluated when determining when the burns will be conducted, the release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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There were rumors the building could become a new restaurant in 2024, but the one-story building still sits vandalized and dormant.—
Justin Kaufmann,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The erroneous alerts, which affected recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) came during a series of website outages tied to internal agency upheaval and untested system changes, according to The Washington Post.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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The erroneous deportation of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia was first reported by The Atlantic.—
Mike Allen,
Axios,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With any luck, a little digestive distress will be just a small trade-off for getting past your illness and feeling like yourself again.—
Beth Krietsch,
SELF,
7 Apr. 2025
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Nudie Jeans has a big idea for a new small retail concept.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
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 19 Apr. 2025.
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