making off

present participle of make off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for making off
Verb
  • Cendejas said Wahab needs to focus her time on getting out to voters in the district while the state Legislature is in recess between July and August.
    Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 24 June 2026
  • Stewart surrendered a solo homer to Brooks Lee before getting out of the ninth.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • What is the best place to resell clothes when clearing out a whole closet?
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
  • This has nothing to do with aesthetics—clearing out things like branches and bushes helps prevent any blockages or overcrowding.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
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“Making off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/making%20off. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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