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
He was left off three straight rosters — including the Gold Cup — between the Concacaf Nations League in March 2025 and November friendlies.
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Tom Bogert, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Vanderpump Rules heads to Las Vegas as the original series was notably left off the list of renewals ordered by Bravo.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Tadeo Allende was left off the game roster as a precaution for signs of muscle fatigue, per a team spokesman.
—Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
The episode picks up where the penultimate left off, with Teddy frantically trying to get ahold of Owen and also keep the trauma bay afloat amid an influx of patients from the bridge collapse.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 7 May 2026
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Tom Bogert, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Vanderpump Rules heads to Las Vegas as the original series was notably left off the list of renewals ordered by Bravo.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Tadeo Allende was left off the game roster as a precaution for signs of muscle fatigue, per a team spokesman.
—Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
The episode picks up where the penultimate left off, with Teddy frantically trying to get ahold of Owen and also keep the trauma bay afloat amid an influx of patients from the bridge collapse.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leave off
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The flotilla boats were stopped around 90-100 miles from the Gaza coastline, according to the flotilla's website tracker.—
May 19,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Those unable to swim two lengths of the pool without stopping should have a parent remain close enough to reach them.—
Laura Berrios,
AJC.com,
19 May 2026
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For the week ending May 17, 2026 Here are this week’s Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers for fiction, based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide, generously provided by the American Booksellers Association.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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On the morning of April 8th, there was reason to believe that the waiting might end.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Key indicators include clients engaging more with competitors, ceasing to credit your work in their successes, and offering delayed or forced responses to communications.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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After making a batch, production ceased a few weeks ago.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
18 May 2026
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Tea doesn't expire but loses freshness over time, affecting flavor and nutrient content.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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The registration tags on the car expired in 2023.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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The State Department also severely curtailed visa processing, halting the processing of immigrant visa applications for people from 75 countries in January.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
23 May 2026
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The play halted the Mariners’ momentum.—
Jaylon Thompson
May 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2026
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The City Series concluded Sunday afternoon with the White Sox winning 2 of 3 to take the series from the Cubs.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Carrier Air Wing 5 (CVW-5), which is typically embarked on CVN-73, began 10 days of field carrier landing practice drills on Iwo Jima earlier this month, with the training concluded on May 17.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Puck reports that Hardy allegedly clashed with producers to the point that Jez Butterworth, who co-wrote all of season 1's episodes, threatened to quit, but Hardy was dropped instead.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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Owners Sophie LaMontagne and Katherine Berman, who are sisters, both quit their careers in the finance and fashion industries to launch the famed pastry shop.—
Julia Bonavita , Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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Debt-laden property behemoth Evergrande, once China’s biggest developer, was ordered to wind up by a Hong Kong court in 2024 .—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Severe weather could include winds up to almost 75 mph and hail less than 2 inches in diameter.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
17 May 2026
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“Leave off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leave%20off. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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