1
as in to postpone
to assign to a later time
never put off until tomorrow what you can do today
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2
as in to remove
to rid oneself of (a garment)
put off your coat and stay awhile
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3
as in to disgust
to cause to feel disgust
she was put off by his blatantly sexist attitude
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Recent Examples of put off
After winning the Jimmys, a lot of kids end up getting jobs and putting off or skipping college.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
So if you’re put off by the bZ’s size, and are looking for something diminutive—and based on reader feedback, there are many of you out there—this small SUV will probably still fail to pass muster.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2026
When a leader puts off a decision, the people around them feel the pause first.
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Mohamed Al Hashemi,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The fact that your attic is one of the hottest spots in your home should be reason enough to put off this decluttering job.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
So if you’re put off by the bZ’s size, and are looking for something diminutive—and based on reader feedback, there are many of you out there—this small SUV will probably still fail to pass muster.
—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2026
When a leader puts off a decision, the people around them feel the pause first.
—
Mohamed Al Hashemi,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The fact that your attic is one of the hottest spots in your home should be reason enough to put off this decluttering job.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put off
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Virginia July 3 Falls Church Civic Jam - postponed to July 24.
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For international taxpayers who have postponed coming into compliance, that trend should not be ignored.
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Three of the reports stemmed from consumers swallowing the metal pieces and seeking medical treatment to remove them from their digestive tract or throat, the agency said.
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Residents objected to removing trees and other construction activities.
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Kim The call left Kim Grindell disgusted, furious and wracked with guilt.
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Many of the crew members are disgusted by Vito's homosexuality, but Phil seems to take special exception to this revelation, going out of his way to demand Tony take him out and becoming violently angered even at the mere mention of Vito's name.
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Trump is speaking now to a crowd filling the National Mall after being delayed by inclement weather.
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Attendees were told to shelter in nearby government buildings, and the celebration was delayed by a few hours before going on as scheduled.
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Plenty of people bought it, plenty were repulsed by it.
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Spearmint and peppermint plants are particularly effective insect repellents, but many other plants in the mint family can also be used to repulse flies, including pennyroyal and lemon balm.
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RunSafePro is designed to be put over the clothes, including light layers, but it’s not recommended to be put on top of a hydration vest.
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Project Ranger becomes production hub To support its long-term manufacturing plans, the defense firm has put over $250 million into Project Ranger, its large production campus in New Mexico.
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More than 100 passengers were sickened in a recent norovirus outbreak on the Ruby Princess cruise ship that departed from California last month and arrived back at port Thursday.
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The life-threatening species that's found in water can also sicken or kill people who eat contaminated seafood, such as raw oysters infected with the bacteria.
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That’s true even when proceeds are held in escrow (exceptions can apply if the escrow is tied to contingencies), or when payment is deferred.
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For consumers and logistics fleets who deferred major purchases out of fear that gas and diesel prices would remain permanently elevated, this stabilization acts as a powerful green light.
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“Put off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20off. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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