THROW OFF Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

throw off

verb

Definition of throw off

as in to distract

to draw the attention or mind to something else the sudden noise just threw me off completely, and I missed my shot

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Recent Examples of throw off So why did Netflix, which is still throwing off a good chunk of change, this week lay off around 1,000 employees — its biggest cutback to date? — Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 But the categories that grew most year over year weren’t those that throw off cash. — Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 So the large processing facility alone would be throwing off enough thorium annually to keep 2,450 100-MW reactors operating for a year. — Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 15 Oct. 2026 The Sagittarius Moon opposes Uranus, and a schedule change, weird mood, or surprise request could throw off your rhythm. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw off

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In each case, the visible problem can distract from the value underneath it.

— Michael Ligon, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
The Democrat, who supports Jackson, thinks there’s wisdom in trying to avoid gaffes that distract from Collins.

— Julia Terruso, Time, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of distract

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The shenanigans ultimately prove slight but undeniably diverting.

— Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
The $10 million, part of a settlement offered by a company that overcharged Medicaid, was diverted into other hands, starting with the Hope Florida Foundation, the favorite charity of First Lady Casey DeSantis.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

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