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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
Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
But right now, Amazon is packed with rare Nike deals, including the Nike Motiva sneakers, which are 40 percent off and just $60.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2025
Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Following an off week, the Kansas football team is back in action Saturday.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2025
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 July 2025
The current Disney+ version even shows Greedo getting in the last word before Han offs him.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 14 June 2025
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Adverb
The players had two weeks off before the Euros, and Bronze was advised to rest.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
But right now, Amazon is packed with rare Nike deals, including the Nike Motiva sneakers, which are 40 percent off and just $60.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Especially if they get caught by the Padres, who gained a half-game on their off day and entered Tuesday two games behind the Dodgers in the NL West.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Following an off week, the Kansas football team is back in action Saturday.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
The disturbance that moved from over North Florida to off North Florida’s Atlantic Coast became Tropical Depression 3 Friday afternoon.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 July 2025
The current Disney+ version even shows Greedo getting in the last word before Han offs him.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for off
Adverb
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Thus, the Browns probably don't feel comfortable transitioning away from Flacco before October 12 in Pittsburgh.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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The reality is that Guardiola could have walked away from City a long time ago and his status as the club’s greatest manager of all time would still have been cemented.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Using the wrong type of cleaning product for your tub's material can result in scratches, discoloration, or chips.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Scotsman Robert MacIntyre was pleased to have made the cut with a birdie on the last on Friday evening but when a rare second cut was made to shorten the field for the final day, the 29-year-old from Oban was on the wrong side of the line when finishing 2 under par.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Often when faced with a trauma, a redwood will swell a bank of dormant buds and woody tissue to create burls.—
Greg Sullivan,
AFAR Media,
15 Sep. 2025
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Note that plants go dormant in areas that experience hard freezes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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It must also be said that, for all the lamenting of the Netherlands’ failure to win, West Germany — and Muller — were robbed of a clear goal in the second half due to an erroneous offside flag.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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On Thursday, an erroneous report of a man with a gun sent two Boulder schools into lockdown.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This personal blender can whip up breakfast smoothies, sauces and dips, salsas, omelets, and more thanks to its small but mighty 250-watt power base and stainless steel cross blade.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Among its 14 plant oils are argan kernel and rice bran, which regulate sebum production and loosen dead skin cells, respectively—and, together, leave your pores looking significantly smaller and your skin significantly smoother.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Earlier this year, Wingstop added crispy chicken tenders to the menu alongside a dozen flavors such as Hawaiian, Cajun, Louisiana rub, spicy Korean Q, atomic, garlic parmesan, lemon pepper, and mango habanero.—
George A. Paul,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Its 3 most popular items served are its signature dish, the avocado smash, its warm chicken & ancients grain bowl, and its Bluestone burrito with spicy potato wedges.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cancellations come after recent assassinations in US The cancellation comes after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University's campus earlier this month.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Christopher Furlong/Getty Charlie Kirk Truss paid an emotional tribute to Charlie Kirk, the Turning Point USA co-founder and close Trump ally who was assassinated at Utah Valley University on September 10.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Chanhassen quarterback Nathan Ramler threw for 165 yards but was sacked by Kristian Cercioglu on fourth down inside the Cadets’ 30-yard line late in the third.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Angels were only down by one run with four innings to play when the book was closed on Farris.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/off. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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