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turned off

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verb

past tense of turn off
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as in deviated
to change one's course or direction turn off at the third exit and follow the ramp to your left

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for turned off
Verb
  • Switching to Bournemouth removed Adams from the frenzy and bright lights that surround Leeds.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Though once common in the Atlantic, gray whales were hunted and removed from that ocean about 300 years ago—and only five or so have been seen in the last 15 years there and in the Mediterranean.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • But when the power shuts off and water seeps in through these buildings’ glass curtain walls, these high-rises would rot from the inside out.
    Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 5 June 2025
  • His advice: shut off the noise and just make things.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 2 June 2025
Adjective
  • As for Mowry’s next chapter, the television star isn’t opposed to the idea of a reboot of Sister, Sister.
    Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 11 June 2025
  • Newsom was staunchly opposed to Trump’s takeover of the National Guard and wrote a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth asking for the federal government to reverse course.
    Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
Verb
  • Another brand of pet food sold exclusively at farmers markets in California tested positive for bird flu and is believed to have sickened five cats nearly a week after a similar incident was reported in Oregon.
    Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
  • More news to know now Up to 5 cats were sickened in California after bird flu was found in another raw pet food brand.
    Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Luckily for Lewan, no one was injured, but a disgusted Lewan threw his hat to the field and punished himself with pushups.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
  • The same movie played out in front of a disgusted fanbase that had seen it so many times before.
    Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Verb
  • Kay’s particular diet was a recurring talking point on the show, with condiments such as ketchup and mayo among the foods that repulsed the TV voice of the Yankees.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Dexter is repulsed by the whole scene, and really who can blame him?
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Despite her growing influence in the Democratic Party, Kennedy and other Republicans have largely dismissed Ocasio-Cortez.
    Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 9 Apr. 2025
  • However, five months later, Johansson’s request for the restraining order was forced to be dismissed after the papers were unable to be served to her alleged stalker.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Which explains why so many Republicans are squeamish about this current package.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 2 June 2025
  • In the hallway, an unseen WLF guard barks at his squeamish companion (Vince Song) to ignore their captor's screams while Isaac works.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 5 May 2025
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“Turned off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turned%20off. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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