push off

verb

Definition of push offnext
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 Quadriceps strains may result from explosive kicking or pivoting, and calf strains often happen when players push off to sprint or leap for a header. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 June 2026 Nothing says summer quite like pushing off on an inner tube and floating down a refreshing, natural lazy river as gorgeous landscapes pass by. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026 If the nuclear decisions get pushed off, but the Strait of Hormuz does get reopened more quickly, is that a win for American taxpayers? — CBS News, 24 May 2026 The Herald has learned Council President Liz Breadon visited councilors individually during the recess to ask them to push off the budget vote, rankling Weber, who had recommended a favorable vote take place at the day’s session. — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for push off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for push off
  1. move
  2. exit
  3. depart
  4. go
  5. get
  6. push on
  7. pull out
  8. get off
Verb
  • To keep up with the fast-moving aerial acts, the app features an adjustable countdown timer set to the official schedule.
    — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
  • If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
Definition of move
Verb
  • Twenty-seven people were inside the building, two of whom got stuck before ultimately freeing themselves and exiting the building.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • And star Christian Pulisic exited later after a quiet game, and tournament.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Definition of exit
Verb
  • Trump will hold a press conference, then depart Ankara for the White House, Kelly said.
    — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • Kevin Gausman, an All-Star with San Francisco in 2021, started on Monday, which will be his second appearance at Oracle Park since departing in free agency.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of depart
Verb
  • News of his death – one example of the political violence roiling America in recent years – quickly went global, with graphic videos flooding social media and politicians on both sides of the aisle swiftly condemning the killing.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Leo Jimenez also went deep for the Marlins, who set a franchise record with 12 homers for a three-game series.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Definition of go
Verb
  • One thing everyone agrees on, though, is that airfare is likely to keep getting more expensive.
    — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • And the research proves that this type of bias is only getting worse.
    — Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of get
Verb
  • Russell Henley also made a 4-under push on Sunday to finish 10-under, while Cam Young faltered in the final pairing with a 1-over round to finish 10-under as well.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • The team met for one last syringe packaging push on June 25, six days out from the law’s expiration.
    — Maya Henry, Oklahoma Watch, 30 June 2026
Definition of push on
Verb
  • Footwear is really the only requirement to wear a caftan dress, so feel free to pull out your summertime hits like strappy sandals.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • But Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Stjepan Radelijic held back Sergiño Dest just outside the box, forcing the referee to pull out a yellow card and give the USMNT a grade-A opportunity to pull away a bit in the 80th minute.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of pull out
Verb
  • Acuff got off to a much better start after struggling to make shots in his summer league debut on Saturday.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
  • Ronaldo got off a backward kick with his right foot after a header by teammate João Félix bounced off Simón’s shoulder.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Definition of get off

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