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as in wrong
falling short of a standard
the milk tasted off
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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
Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
While neither deal extends to the beginning of Disneyland’s 70th anniversary celebration, the resort has announced a hotel promotion that begins May 16 and runs through Sept. 26, with discounts as high as 30% off, depending on the time of stay.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Their off games, much like Sunday’s win over the Colts, are still good enough for an 18-point victory when the clock hits zero.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Chris Walton, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Sometimes, though, horror stars play into lurid sexuality—a nod to offed characters past.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 July 2024
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Adverb
JLab Go Air Pop Earbuds for $10 ($20 off)
Walmart
This deal beats Black Friday's discount by 10 bucks.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
While neither deal extends to the beginning of Disneyland’s 70th anniversary celebration, the resort has announced a hotel promotion that begins May 16 and runs through Sept. 26, with discounts as high as 30% off, depending on the time of stay.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Part of the balloon broke off in the collision, injuring a 10-year-old girl and an off-duty police officer in the crowd.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Their off games, much like Sunday’s win over the Colts, are still good enough for an 18-point victory when the clock hits zero.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Verb
By walking out on the thin branch of innovation without a net, Sam’s Club will get a better understanding of what trade offs customers are willing make in exchange for a more convenient, time saving, and easy shopping experience.
—Chris Walton, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Related Video Emma Roberts’s Tote and Purse are Filled With All Her Summer Essentials–Plus a Sweet Treat
Sometimes, though, horror stars play into lurid sexuality—a nod to offed characters past.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for off
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While Cohen stepped away from acting after the sequel, each of his costars continued to pursue careers in the industry, though not necessarily in front of the camera.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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In his year away from baseball, Francona concentrated on his health.C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Begiristain is being shown up not for signing bad players but for letting the wrong ones leave.Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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There’s nothing wrong with that New Year’s Eve drone show, or occasional other artistic and creative displays.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
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The conflict in Syria had remained deadly but largely dormant over the past several years, defined by low-level clashes between the rebels and Assad’s regime rather than dramatic changes in territory and control.Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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But what about later in the season, when plants are going dormant and nature is usually more generous with the waterworks?Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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In a statement accompanying its quarterly earnings results, the department store chain said a single employee responsible for small package delivery expense accounting had intentionally created erroneous cost entries from the fourth quarter of 2021 through the third quarter of 2024.Rob Wile, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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An employee with responsibility for small package delivery expense accounting intentionally made erroneous accounting accrual entries to hide about $151 million of cumulative delivery expenses from the fourth quarter of 2021 through the third quarter of 2024, Macy’s indicated.David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Many were small, but if the thunderstorm coincided with Santa Ana winds, the gusts could blow embers into the canyons, spreading the conflagration rapidly.Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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Its economy is smaller than Vermont’s, and its military consists of three hundred volunteers.Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2024
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North Carolina has its own hot and spicy chicken, made famous at a restaurant in Salisbury.Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
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Then there are the darker, spicier vanillas, with hints of tobacco or amber, offering a more sultry, sophisticated vibe.Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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Since Haiti’s last president, Jovenel Moise, was assassinated by mercenaries in his home more than three years ago, the country has been gripped by gang violence that has left more than 12,000 people dead and another 800,000 displaced.Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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In a truly unprecedented move, the IAF successfully assassinated Israel’s long-time enemy, veteran Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, on September 27, 2024, in an enormous airstrike on Beirut.Paul Iddon, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Wilson again sought out Napoletano, tracking her down in Washington.Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Rice said the department's quick response enabled them to knock the garage fire down just in time to prevent it from spreading into the house.Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/off. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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