1
as in to stop
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
we usually leave off working as soon as the bell rings
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2
as in to end
to come to an end
the snow should leave off around midnight
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Recent Examples of leave off
Billions of dollars were wiped off Russia's stock market after President Donald Trump's announcement of global tariffs—a signal that the country will be hit hard by the measures despite having been left off the list of countries targeted.
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Turning to America’s neighbor, Mexico was left off Trump’s reciprocal tariff list; as a result, the country’s richest man, Carlos Slim saw his net worth jump by 4 percent, to a total of $85.5 billion.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer points out that Russia was conspicuously left off Trump's tariff list.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
No, the idea – look, the idea is that there are many countries left off.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2025
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Turning to America’s neighbor, Mexico was left off Trump’s reciprocal tariff list; as a result, the country’s richest man, Carlos Slim saw his net worth jump by 4 percent, to a total of $85.5 billion.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer points out that Russia was conspicuously left off Trump's tariff list.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
No, the idea – look, the idea is that there are many countries left off.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leave off
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The confrontation stopped and restarted as the man appeared to try to get the knife away from Perez over the fence.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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When the American money stopped flowing, the local soup kitchen closed and Ms. Musa went out searching for food.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Lawmakers can typically override a governor’s veto with another vote on the bill if the legislation receives two-thirds support from each chamber, though the Idaho Legislature ended this year’s regular legislative session early this month.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
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Museum of African-American History Faces Uncertain Future After Federal Grant Terminated The Museum of African American History in Boston is facing financial uncertainty after the federal government abruptly ended its three-year grant.—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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That shouldn’t be a surprise because the Packers would rather cease to exist as a franchise than draft an offensive lineman who can’t play at least three.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Without these little guys and their fellow pollinators, our gardens would be devoid of fruit, our flowers would not spread, and many species that rely on them would cease to exist.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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All gift cards for fast-fashion retailer Forever 21, which filed for bankruptcy, are set to expire this week.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The fate of president of basketball operations James Jones is not yet known, but his contract expires at the end of June, league sources said, and Ishbia is widely expected to consider new candidates for the role.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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But last week, the Trump administration ordered him to halt all the lab’s ALS research immediately as part of a more than $2.2 billion federal funding freeze.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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Trump swipes courts for halting deportation agenda 2.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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This Wedding Banquet concludes with a scene of Angela, Lee, Min, and Chris jointly raising two children, the kid Angela had after a drunken fling with Chris and the one Lee had through the IVF that Min funded.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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The video concludes as the officer handcuffs Battle.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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There are myriad, clear alcohol health risks that can be improved by quitting drinking altogether or lowering alcohol consumption.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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That included taking calculated risks—such as quitting her make-ends-meet career as a registered nurse and declining an early deal with Walmart.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
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But now, with a nice bit of positive momentum heading into the opening salvo of summer from Marvel with Thunderbolts*, and with some heavy-hitters waiting to take flight in coming weeks and months, spring’s Sinner sanctuary could also wind up helping summer’s salvation.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Panthers are now the first South Florida team, and most likely will wind up as the only one, with multiple alumni picked in the 2025 Draft.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Leave off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leave%20off. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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