off-time

NOUN

defense

Synonyms

STRONG

answer apologetics apologia apology argument cleanup cop-out exculpation excuse exoneration extenuation jive plea rationalization rejoinder reply response retort return story vindication whitewash

WEAK

apologizing excusing explaining fish story song and dance

Antonyms

STRONG

charge indictment question request

WEAK

betrayal capitulation desertion flight surrender yielding

Example Sentences

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He said he would recommend air-traffic controllers who didn’t take off time during the shutdown receive a $10,000 per person bonus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025

The company’s most common customers are people between the ages of 30 and 40 with jobs in tech, or entrepreneurs who can take off time for such an expedition.

From Slate • Oct. 27, 2024

In his off time, Finseth coached youth baseball.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2024

I’ve met some caregivers who, in their off time, volunteer for various organizing activities at the Pilipino Workers Center.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2023

“But I just started back, and I’m going to have to take off time for the pageant, too.”

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

off-time

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