make off

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Recent Examples of make off Willis possesses a unique ability to not just manipulate the pocket with his legs but make off-schedule throws, something that has become almost a necessity in today’s NFL. — Miami Herald, 25 June 2026 According to police reports and court records, Kisakye, 27, of Randolph, used his insider knowledge of the couple’s home to break in, unlock their safe, then make off with large diamonds, gold, watches, and pearls. — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026 In that incident, he is accused of pistol-whipping a female employee before making off with her keys and wallet. — Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026 According to police, one storage unit had been burglarized, with the thieves making off with nearly $100,000 in items. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for make off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for make off
Verb
  • Afusia, a 5-foot-11, 265-pound junior lineman, sure looked quick getting out in front of Fields on his long touchdown run.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • All workers got out safely and were accounted for without any injuries, Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell said in a Facebook video.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Though afternoon highs and overnight lows remain about 10 degrees cooler for the rest of the week, the rain is expected to clear out by Friday night.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The family could have cleared out a decaying bungalow and built something simpler in its place.
    — Nuriyah Johar, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Jaros and Rauh also try to account for the uncertainty over whether taxes can be collected from other billionaires, such as the ones who have left since the beginning of the year and may thus have a legal case for escaping the tax.
    — Ramesh Ponnuru, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Arbella escaped, disguised as a man in a wig, boots and sword, with plans to flee to France with her ill-begotten husband.
    — Eva Wolchover, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026

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“Make off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20off. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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