as in to move
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 push off
Experts have also warned that the administrative burden placed on recipients to log and report their working hours, or their exemption, will see many more pushed off the program, meaning that even those already completing the work requirements may lose their coverage.
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
While the current 90-day tariff delay struck with China has pushed off financial implications for now, companies are sizing up a likely significant impact on the bottom line should higher tariffs return.
—Ethan Karp, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
There’s something wonderfully timeless about pushing off from shore in a canoe as the paddles dip quietly through calm water as dragonflies skim by.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
One is an inability to get out of a deep couch or chair, especially one that doesn’t have arms to push off of; the other is a sharp decline in handwriting quality.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
While the current 90-day tariff delay struck with China has pushed off financial implications for now, companies are sizing up a likely significant impact on the bottom line should higher tariffs return.
—Ethan Karp, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
There’s something wonderfully timeless about pushing off from shore in a canoe as the paddles dip quietly through calm water as dragonflies skim by.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
One is an inability to get out of a deep couch or chair, especially one that doesn’t have arms to push off of; the other is a sharp decline in handwriting quality.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for push off
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The two-bagger saw Volpe and Jazz Chisholm Jr. move toward the outfield for a cutoff throw from Aaron Judge.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
20 July 2025
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If practice is canceled or moved indoors due to the weather, paid ticket days will be provided with a makeup date, not a refund.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
20 July 2025
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Here, exiting through the gift shop—fittingly named Lucky Rabbit—is a way to keep the story going at home.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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The pilot and three passengers were able to safely exit the plane.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Alexander Isak has made clear his desire to depart St James’ Park this summer with Liverpool reportedly interested in signing the Swedish striker.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Mike Christensen, an airport spokesman for Hollywood Burbank, said that neither the control tower nor the operations department, which tracks planes departing and arriving, have any record of the Southwest flight plunging in their airspace.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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The Raptors got within one on a 3-pointer by Jamal Shead with 3:56 to go.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 July 2025
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The story goes that the robbery occurred in broad daylight while occupants of Villa Nellcôte watched TV, having reportedly been conducted by Marseille drug dealers that Richards was said to have owed money to.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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The Monday night downpour went viral on social media after the rain inundated the 28th St. station on the No. 1 subway train, causing major late-night delays.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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Sunday is tracking to be the best day of the three as stellar reviews, a grassroots marketing effort and organic push on social help build word of mouth.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
13 July 2025
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Some counties, including Wayne and Monroe, are pushing on with marine patrol activities as planned this summer, using other county revenue sources to make up for the missing federal funds.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
11 July 2025
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However, Giles was forced to pull out of the fight due to an injury suffered during his weight cut.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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But when Morejón was named a replacement for Zack Wheeler, who pulled out in order to rest during the All-Star break, that is the one that tickled the Padres the most.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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Araiza has a booming leg and got off a 72-yarder in 2024.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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The 23-year-old did get off to a strong start this year, recording a triple-double in Indiana’s season opener.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 July 2025
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“Push off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/push%20off. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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