GOOFS (OFF) Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

goofs (off)

verb

present tense third-person singular of goof (off)

as in kills time

to spend time doing nothing returned home unannounced and found the au pair goofing off

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Well … that’s where my skepticism kicks back in.

— Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
With their mandatory minicamp wrapping up on Thursday, the Chicago Bears get some time to rest before offseason programming kicks back into gear.

— Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 11 June 2026

Definition of kicks back

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Though the sisters are supposedly first-generation Italian American, no whiff of the old country hangs about Kay; Dorothy will at least spit out a few words in Italian.

— Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Turquoise pearl, and azure line the space, and a cylindrical hanging light sculpture made of hundreds of white and gold ceramic fish hangs about the lounge seating area.

— Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026

Definition of hangs about

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— Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 July 2026
This Tom Holland isn’t the famous actor who plays Telemachus in Christopher Nolan’s new movie.

— Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

Definition of plays

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This nifty side table chills beverages for hours while doubling as a convenient spot to set down drinks or snacks.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The current crisis in Iran has sent memories bubbling to the surface for the collective, and chills down the spines of viewers.

— Chloe Shrager, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026

Definition of chills

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But the White House later denied this, telling the outlet that no such approval is required or granted and that release timing rests entirely with companies.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 9 July 2026
In fact, nearly 80% of the the agency’s funding goes toward these collaborations to produce critical data that the entire public health system rests on.

— John Kubale, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

Definition of rests

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As your car idles, warm air blown from the top of your dashboard will melt the ice on the outside of the windshield.

— Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Security camera footage shows a black vehicle park in front of Café Bernardo, a restaurant, and idles for about two minutes.

— Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2025

Definition of idles

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