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
Regarding accessibility, don’t be put off by the treehouse layout.
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Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
The head of the Confederation of British Industry on Monday said during the trade group’s annual conference in London that businesses were putting off decisions on expansion and investment in the wake of the budget, which came shortly after Labour announced a slew of labor market reforms.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
Crude oil prices slipped after eight members of the OPEC+ alliance of oil exporting countries decided to put off increasing oil production.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
If so, congratulations, but please don't be put off playing if not.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
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Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
The head of the Confederation of British Industry on Monday said during the trade group’s annual conference in London that businesses were putting off decisions on expansion and investment in the wake of the budget, which came shortly after Labour announced a slew of labor market reforms.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
Crude oil prices slipped after eight members of the OPEC+ alliance of oil exporting countries decided to put off increasing oil production.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
If so, congratulations, but please don't be put off playing if not.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put off
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And that is why, in order to get sustainable peace, Ukraine have to get security guarantees which not provide Russia opportunity just to postpone this goal, but to make Russia impossible to achieve this goal in future.ABC NEWS, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The defence team has repeatedly sought to postpone proceedings since the trial began, nearly five years ago, citing Israel's precarious defence situation since the 7 October Hamas attacks.The Week UK, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Exfoliating scrub: To exfoliate (remove dead skin cells), add sea salt and essential oil to rice water to make a scrub, rub it into your skin, and rinse it off. Masks: Soak cotton pads in rice water and apply them to your face for 15 minutes.Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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After years of debate, fencing that prevented elk from accessing food and competing with cattle for food will be removed, my colleague Summer Lin reports.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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In the mid-1970s, disgusted by the corruption in his hometown of Jersey City, Cashin ran for mayor.Bob Pisani, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2024
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The Republicans who rid us of Nixon in 1974 would be disgusted.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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President-elect Donald Trump, who has vowed to shake things up after returning to office, may delay Artemis even further.George Petras, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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The looming multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall in Annapolis strongly suggests that some elements of the Blueprint may have to be delayed and, presumably, that includes spending more on teacher pay.Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 15 Dec. 2024
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She’s repulsed by her husband, Jim (Clifford Kershaw), whose grabby hands demand her body and attention, often without her consent.Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
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Over decades, my attempts to conquer the Spanish language have been repulsed.Calvin Trillin, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
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The matter has been put over to February, and prosecutors are expected to consider assault charges against Gao in connection with the police shooting incident well before then.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2024
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The federal government put over $800 billion to help state governments navigate the pandemic.Carlos Waters, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
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The recall stemmed from a Salmonella outbreak that, as of Nov. 26, has sickened at least 68 people, 18 of whom have been hospitalized.Korin Miller, Health, 6 Dec. 2024
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The cucumbers have been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 68 people in 19 states so far, including 18 hospitalizations, according to the FDA.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Federal officials would not provide details about the patient’s symptoms, deferring all inquiries to Louisiana’s Department of Public Health. Emails and calls to that agency went unanswered.Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, this calculus depends on where households get their cash in order to defer the Social Security claiming age.Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Put off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20off. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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