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threw off

VERB

elude, escape

Synonyms

WEAK

abuse deceive evade get away from give the slip leave behind lose outdistance outrun shake off trick

Antonyms

WEAK

face meet

Example Sentences

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“Stores threw off nearly a quarter of a billion dollars of profits to fund job centers”—about 650 of them, which are separate facilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell threw off the mound for the first time in spring training on Thursday, throwing 15 pitches — all fastballs — sitting between 87 to 89 mph.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

Two hours before Thursday night’s Cactus League game, Snell threw off the mound in front of a group of reporters and fans at Camelback Ranch.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Towards the end of the performance, she threw off her jacket to reveal a t-shirt bearing the legend "I Love QJ".

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2025

It threw off a vibe that said: Come in!

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson