Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for made off
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After the Buffs’ opening drive stalled at midfield, leading to a nifty Damon Graves punt that pinned Houston to its own 3, the hosts got out the cleavers and went to work.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025 -
There were immediate calls for an investigation into the death, especially after details got out about the severity of his injuries.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Haitian government has cleared out some encampments and is trying to relocate more people, especially those housed on the grounds of schools.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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Once doctors cleared out the infection, an ambulance took him back to Menninger to complete his treatment.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Having escaped disaster and gauged the full extent of American self-deterrence, Putin began putting pressure on Ukraine’s neighbors and suppliers.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
10 Sep. 2025
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One snake got tear-gassed by police, then shot at five times, and still escaped—only to finally meet its match with a garden hoe (obviously).—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Made off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/made%20off. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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