1
as in wrong
falling short of a standard
the milk tasted off
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2
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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3
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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5
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
Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Total revenue for the period ended December 31 reached $595 million, off 1% from the year-earlier quarter, while adjusted earnings per share came in at 64 cents.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Julie Sharp, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Johnson and Giaccio both incorporate Pilates into their off-snow work and use the NordicTrack Ultra 1 Reform RX-S reformer.
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
As a protector, Harrison had a good case to off him, but chose not to.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
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Adverb
President Grant Day doesn’t need to be an official or legal holiday where Illinois state employees get the day off, like Lincoln’s Birthday.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Total revenue for the period ended December 31 reached $595 million, off 1% from the year-earlier quarter, while adjusted earnings per share came in at 64 cents.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Neighboring Orange County has an off-leash dog beach, called Huntington Dog Beach.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Johnson and Giaccio both incorporate Pilates into their off-snow work and use the NordicTrack Ultra 1 Reform RX-S reformer.
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
However, what's even more ingenious in setting them apart from other horror villains is how the killer offs their victims by using the rules of horror films against them.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
As a protector, Harrison had a good case to off him, but chose not to.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for off
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Simultaneously, Musk is pivoting Tesla away from its legacy as a car manufacturer and toward a future in robotics and AI, committing $20 billion this year to the transition.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Over centuries, silt gradually pushed the shoreline further away, contributing to Ephesus’ abandonment by the time of the Ottoman era in the 15th century.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Nichols and Vann concede that handing the cup with the apple juice and urine mix to Smith’s son to drink was wrong and Vann has expressed regret for that.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The crash involved a wrong-way driver on eastbound I-84, according to an Idaho State Police Facebook post.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Americans ignited a rivalry with Canada that had long been dormant aside from competitive play on the ice.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Nigerian energy companies have ramped up oil production over the past year as the government intensifies its efforts to restart dormant refineries and monetize untapped gas reserves.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Congress foolishly downsized that number in the 1980s and ’90s on the erroneous belief that more doctors would encourage unnecessary health care consumption.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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Civilians misidentified as undercover officers have been chased by anti-ICE mobs in public, even while the victims were going about their daily lives, based on erroneous reporting from fellow ICE monitors.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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Caudle told The Associated Press in a recent interview that his vision is to deploy smaller, newer ships when possible instead of consistently turning to huge aircraft carriers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The small edit stood out for its playful party spirit and the brand was instantly associated to a sense of fun and maximalism unusual in the Scandinavian fashion scene.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Squirrels cannot stand this spicy smell and will steer clear of your garden or home.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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Pair it with their signature warm nuts drenched in Tap Roots’ homemade spicy maple syrup, which is destined to put the hot honey craze to shame once word gets out.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in September while speaking at a Utah university, established Turning Point USA in 2012 to encourage young people to engage in free speech and advocate for conservative policies.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
6 Feb. 2026
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Harry Jacobs, who was recently named head of the office's criminal division, was also involved in the prosecution of Vance Boelter, the man accused of assassinating former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The men’s numbers have been declining – only 36 athletes will compete in these Games, down from 55 in Beijing in 2022 – and it’s long suffered from a lack of parity.—
Dana ONeil,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Whirlpool recommends alternating spoons and forks and placing those handles down; load knives handles up.—
Jessica Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/off. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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