1
as in stopped
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
we usually leave off working as soon as the bell rings
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as in ended
to come to an end
the snow should leave off around midnight
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Recent Examples of left off
Climate Central intends to expand its billion-dollar database in the coming years, picking up where NOAA left off and potentially widening the data to incorporate smaller dollar scales, among other advances.
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Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
But some notable talent in the running among other awards groups were left off, and a few names made surprising appearances on the list.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Pinto got the extension, but was left off the Olympic roster amidst stiff competition for centre roles.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Nursing left off the professional degree list Under the new law, the Department of Education created a classification system that distinguishes professional from nonprofessional graduate degrees.
—Kymberlee Montgomery, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
The Hawks forward was recently left off the Team Canada roster for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Grande is nominated tonight in the Best Supporting Actress category for her portrayal of Glinda, though her co-star Cynthia Erivo was left off the ballot.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
Just over 24 hours after Team USA announced its men’s hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Jason Robertson publicly shared his reaction to being left off the roster.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 3 Jan. 2026
That was left off the broadcast.
—David Bauder, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for left off
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Ross, who was one of several federal agents involved in the arrest, initially drew his service weapon, but holstered the gun after Muñoz-Guatemala stopped his car and raised his hands, according to the affidavit.—
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Braddy stopped the car, got Quantisha back inside, and put Shandelle in the trunk, before driving for 30 to 45 minutes.—
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The Devils built on a 5-2 victory Monday night in Minnesota that ended a four-game losing streak.—
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Two days after Dallas’ season ended, the Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and HBO had footage of head coach Brian Schottenheimer informing the coaching staff that Eberflus had been let go.—
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But after the 2024 election, the flow of migrants all but ceased.—
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In recent years, Blackhawk Bar & Grille and Century Theaters ceased operations at Blackhawk Plaza, which removed significant anchors from the center.—
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Those enhanced subsidies, in place since 2021, expired at the end of last year.—
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Nader later reshared the photo to her own Story — which has since expired — using it to spotlight her more natural appearance.—
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De Blasio halted the successful Bloomberg initiatives and wasted hundreds of millions of dollars on efforts to improve failing schools rather than replacing them.—
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Between March 2020 and September 2023, loan repayments were halted, offering borrowers a period of relief as the pandemic caused economic challenges, leaving many without income and job loss.—
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Both concluded the same year, after which McHale played Tad O'Malley on The X-Files reboot.—
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The first project – converting the former Sedgefield Elementary into a Montessori program for pre-K through 6th grade – concluded in August.—
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And speaking of personal, the same CU faithful who called Seaton the next Penei Sewell 18 months ago are slamming him as a me-first, money-chasing hypocrite who quit on his team and his coach.—
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The reality is, whether your kid makes it to the pros or is part of the 70% who quit before 13, every kid eventually plays their last game at some point.—
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Three bargaining units, representing probation officers, marshals and other Judicial Branch staff, broke off talks with Lamont about compensation in early July.—
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However, shortly before reuniting at David's wedding, Poppy learns — via Alex's brother — that Alex and Sarah broke off their engagement, but doesn't know why.—
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“Left off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/left%20off. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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