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
Those who prefer a thin sheath of breading around their fish might be a smidge put off by Love Handle’s catfish, which is cocooned in a hefty, pebbly crust more akin to a pork tenderloin.
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Some tourists were putting off plans for some rigorous outdoor activities.
—Suzan Fraser, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Democrats in the state Legislature have finalized a budget deal with Gov. Gavin Newsom that raises general fund spending and puts off major cuts to government programs for another year.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
To push forward the maiden flights from 2026 to this year, DARPA is focusing on autonomous systems and payloads while putting off specific requirements regarding maximum physical dimensions and autonomous takeoff/landing capabilities in high sea states.
—David Szondy
june 27, New Atlas, 27 June 2025
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Some tourists were putting off plans for some rigorous outdoor activities.
—Suzan Fraser, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Democrats in the state Legislature have finalized a budget deal with Gov. Gavin Newsom that raises general fund spending and puts off major cuts to government programs for another year.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
To push forward the maiden flights from 2026 to this year, DARPA is focusing on autonomous systems and payloads while putting off specific requirements regarding maximum physical dimensions and autonomous takeoff/landing capabilities in high sea states.
—David Szondy
june 27, New Atlas, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put off
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Investigations into the storm's impact are ongoing, and Fourth of July events in several towns have been canceled or postponed.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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By subsidizing inefficient programs and unnecessary administrators, the Golden Age of Master’s Degrees postponed higher education’s day of reckoning: the day colleges and universities will be held accountable for the economic outcomes of their graduates.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Aside from the obvious benefits—not struggling to remove shoes; not having to walk in stocking feet, or worse, barefoot through security; and not having to re-shoe after security, the entire process should be faster and more efficient.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Advertisement The Prime Minister’s remarks echoed a growing sentiment within his far-right coalition, where calls to permanently remove Palestinians from Gaza have become more open in recent months.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
8 July 2025
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Many Americans are demonstrably disgusted, shamed, and angered by their tyrants, but mainstream literary and intellectual institutions seem unable or unwilling to give voice to them.—
Pankaj Mishra,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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Interestingly enough, by 1920 Jarvis was disgusted with how commercialized Mother's Day had become.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Apple looks to have delayed the release of the new macOS hardware into 2026.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The city is planning to put safety upgrades on the stretch, but the project has been delayed to 2026, Transportation Alternatives Executive Director Ben Furnas said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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In Liberia, especially, the Peace Corps volunteers were repulsed by the ways that Americo-Liberians — the descendants of the Black Americans who founded the country — oppressed indigenous ethnic groups.—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
New York Daily News,
16 July 2025
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After a disastrous trip to Mexico where Irina appeared repulsed by everything Zack did, the couple split and Zack went crawling back to Bliss.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
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The New Day put over American Made, talking up the Creed’s amateur wrestling accolades as Cole accused the New Day of not wanting to face the War Raiders.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Together, these buyers put over $21 billion in the U.S. housing market last year.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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In Tennessee, the outbreak has sickened between 1-2 people, according to the FDA.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Of the 79 people sickened, 21 people have been hospitalized and no deaths have been reported, the CDC said.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Non-grantor trusts may also be used to defer or avoid state income tax.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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For example, someone who falls behind on the bills because of job loss would no longer qualify to defer student loan payments, Bañez said.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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“Put off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20off. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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