LEAVE OFF Synonyms: 106 Similar and Opposite Words

leave off

verb

Definition of leave off

as in to stop

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 to end

to come to an end the snow should leave off around midnight

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Recent Examples of leave off Judge was not afforded the same opportunity, left off the rosters for the wild-card series and ALDS because of his calf injury. — Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 Picking up right where the previous episode left off, this one starts with River and Sid in a retro-’80s bowling alley looking for a pay phone because Sid still insists on getting in contact with Diana Taverner. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026 They were both left off the USWNT’s senior roster for the upcoming friendlies against Spain and were instead called in to train with the U-23s. — Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Infielder Amed Rosario was left off the roster as well, but left-hander Ryan Weathers will be active for the second round of the playoffs. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leave off

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Verb

Luigi Carbone, Pope Leo XIV's physician, said the pontiff's recovery from lung cancer surgery won't stop plans for a visit to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru involving a dozen flights and two helicopter rides to high altitudes.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Another to stop solving problems his team brings him and teach them to solve it instead.

— Ben Plomion, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of stop

Verb

Letter writer second-guesses history of avoidant behavior after one phone argument ends a decades-long friendship.

— Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
In a shocking upset, a student movement resoundingly beat longtime Serbian leader President Aleksandar Vucic, ending his time in power after 14 years.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of end

Verb

After Epstein's 2019 arrest, federal prosecutors asked New Mexico to cease its own investigation of Epstein's activities in New Mexico.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
After dramatically reducing the number of children in hotels over the past three years, DHS ceased the practice entirely in November 2025.

— Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of cease

Verb

Melissa’s Law The statute of limitations expired on Highsmith’s case decades before she was found.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
Doesn't expire Up to 50% off The TJ Maxx clearance section is one of the best ways to snag a deal at the retailer, with up to 50% off select styles.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of expire

Verb

After fumbling twice in Michigan State territory, halting offensive momentum, the Bruins were trailing going into the second quarter and tied 7-7 with three minutes left in the second quarter.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
The guests seemed less upset by the death than by the news that their infusions would be halted.

— D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of halt

Verb

The feat concludes a pursuit that began in 2009, when Zhang first experimented with riding a motorcycle on water and overcame early failures to achieve his latest goal.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
The meeting concluded with a general consensus among School Board members and City Council representatives to move forward with feasibility studies, cost breakdowns and formal design reviews before drafting a binding interlocal agreement.

— Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of conclude

Verb

Continue reading â¦ CIVIC BREAKDOWN â Town's entire police force quits after bitter feud with city leaders boils over.

— , FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
After taking on their third client, Bordelon and Slocum quit their jobs to focus on The Brownstone Boys full-time.

— Sophie Caldwell,Valentina Duarte, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

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