as in departing
to leave a place often for another
let's push off while it's still early enough to beat the evening rush
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Recent Examples of pushing off
Seattle receiver Golden Tate, after pushing off on the Packers’ Sam Shields (no flag was thrown, naturally), had made what seemed like a belated reach and put a single arm on the ball as Jennings fell to the ground.
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Michael Silver, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The agreement provides breathing room for Israel and Lebanon to continue diplomacy by pushing off the looming expiration of an initial, 10-day ceasefire brokered last week.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
The cold front that caused the severe weather late last week is continuing to move east into the Northeast on Sunday, bringing rain and even high-elevation snow showers to parts of the region before pushing off the coast later in the day.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
They are powered purely by your child pushing off the ground.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
For-sale inventory tends to be less robust, open houses are fewer and the effort to travel from home to home in less-than-ideal weather conditions leaves many buyers pushing off a sale until the spring.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Gliding, pushing off, and stopping were a breeze, and the skates were plenty responsive during lessons on the ice.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
One reason might be that boomers are working longer, pushing off retirement and, with it, extra time to help watch the grandkids.
—Holly Garcia, Parents, 11 Jan. 2026
Both are crucial for ankle movement when pushing off during walking, running, and jumping.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 4 Nov. 2025
Michael Silver, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The agreement provides breathing room for Israel and Lebanon to continue diplomacy by pushing off the looming expiration of an initial, 10-day ceasefire brokered last week.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
The cold front that caused the severe weather late last week is continuing to move east into the Northeast on Sunday, bringing rain and even high-elevation snow showers to parts of the region before pushing off the coast later in the day.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
They are powered purely by your child pushing off the ground.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
For-sale inventory tends to be less robust, open houses are fewer and the effort to travel from home to home in less-than-ideal weather conditions leaves many buyers pushing off a sale until the spring.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Gliding, pushing off, and stopping were a breeze, and the skates were plenty responsive during lessons on the ice.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
One reason might be that boomers are working longer, pushing off retirement and, with it, extra time to help watch the grandkids.
—Holly Garcia, Parents, 11 Jan. 2026
Both are crucial for ankle movement when pushing off during walking, running, and jumping.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushing off
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For those who have traveled to the outbreak area, Hopkins recommends monitoring for symptoms for three weeks after departing and seeking immediate care if symptoms develop.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Variety has learned that Luke Kirby is joining the Citytv series, while series star Aden Young is departing the show.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Approximately two hours later, a third shooting was reported after witnesses observed a suspect wearing a black hoodie exiting a black sedan at another apartment complex and firing through the door of a third-floor unit, police said.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Several people were treated for ear pain after exiting an Allegiant plane that returned to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport because of cabin pressure issues Monday afternoon, according to Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue and the airline.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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In other words, this is basically a demonic-possession story, albeit one without any actual demons; at one point, Nikki briefly starts moving backward for no reason.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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Meanwhile Varda is planning for more partnerships and a faster launch cadence, eventually moving from a launch per quarter to every other month.—
Ramin Skibba,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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The Aura Cedar Outdoor Bar from Modern Shade is just under eight feet long, five feet wide, and eight feet tall, with a dual-level bar running along one of the long walls and a TV mount occupying the other.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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Resident video shows aftermath Initial video released Sunday by a nearby resident showed officers running along the light‑rail tracks toward a person, and one officer kicking away what appears to be a gun from the individual on the ground.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Unsurprisingly, given the scale and scope of the tournament, and the stage hosting in the US offers, FIFA is pulling out all the entertainment stops.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Netflix The 49ers split their two rivalry games with the Rams last season, with San Francisco pulling out an unlikely win Thursday night in early October with Mac Jones at quarterback.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Shania Twain, are airing live on Prime Video and Amazon Music from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, meaning some of the genre's biggest stars are going home with new accolades under their belts.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Police said officers responded to shootings involving apartment buildings and homes while going door-to-door to ensure residents had not been injured.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Gulf territories such as the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have borne the brunt of Iran’s retaliatory strikes but are pushing on with plans to expand to place in the international film business.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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None of the bills have seen interest from GOP lawmakers, though House DFL Leader Zack Stephenson said his caucus would continue pushing on the issue until adjournment in May.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
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On Sunday, the internet personality was also arrested in Nashville, after he was accused of walking out on a restaurant bill and resisting arrest, according to court documents.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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The video went viral, and Mahan mashed it up with now-infamous clips of Porter walking out of a different interview earlier in the campaign cycle.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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