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
The Piano Man has to push off several of his 2025 tour dates.
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Piet Levy, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Someone is pushed off a cliff and gets up without a scratch.
—Caryn James, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
Nuttall was temporarily pushed off the track and FitzGerald had to run around Koster.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
Manufacturers with more inventory in stock could push off price hikes for some time, whereas those that are running low could be forced to incorporate them into sales prices earlier.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2025
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Piet Levy, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Someone is pushed off a cliff and gets up without a scratch.
—Caryn James, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
Nuttall was temporarily pushed off the track and FitzGerald had to run around Koster.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
Manufacturers with more inventory in stock could push off price hikes for some time, whereas those that are running low could be forced to incorporate them into sales prices earlier.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for push off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for push off
Verb
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Golden eagles will forage during migration flights and use this uplift from heated air, which also comes from open landscapes, to move efficiently during migration and seasonal movements.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Some of those are moving along very well, especially the – with the Asian countries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2025
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While the circumstances at each fashion house were unique, with some designers resigning and others exiting at the end of their latest contract, the end result points to another youthquake moment.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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But since Scherzer exited early from his season debut, the Blue Jays have been scrambling for a fifth starter.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Verb
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The plane departed from William J. Fox Airfield in Lancaster and was heading to Camarillo Airport, according to the FAA.—
Tristan Maglunog,
ABC News,
3 May 2025
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The trade had seemed to improve those dynamics, with 32-year-old Davis departing and Dončić — the 26-year-old who is represented by Bill Duffy of WME Sports — coming to town.—
Jovan Buha,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Otherwise, a ton of talented players got to achieve their dreams this weekend.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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After the performances are over and this year's inductees are revealed, viewers will get the chance to vote for their favorite contestants before eliminations.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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And then, all of the sudden, the girlfriend’s gone.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Louisiana Louisiana’s law went into effect Jan. 1 requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, but the state hasn't issued guidance on what documentation residents need.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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There will no doubt be a push on the latest version of Android and the tools provided in the sixteenth major version of the mobile OS.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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For the second straight game, the Montreal Canadiens mounted a third-period push on the Eastern Conference’s top seed.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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This jury was dealt a blow yesterday when its President, Walking Dead star Norman Reedus, pulled out at the last minute due to work commitments, but Hugh said this has had little impact as the group only just started working.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2025
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Game 2 was another close affair, with the Clippers pulling out a 105-102 victory.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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So, from my perspective, for the team to get off to a hot start is not shocking.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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With the burden of pressure on them following a 2-0 defeat in last week’s first leg, Miami got off to a fast start after defending an early Vancouver corner.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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