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edge off

VERB

deviate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depart differ diverge vary veer

STRONG

aberrate avert bend contrast deflect digress divagate drift err part shy swerve turn wander

WEAK

angle off bear off bend the rules break pattern circumlocate depart from get around go amiss go haywire go off on tangent go out of control go out of way leave beaten path not conform swim against stream take a turn turn aside

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree stay

STRONG

straighten

WEAK

go straight keep

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In Britain, which has seen four prime ministers in as many years, the familiar taste of anchovies blended with butter and peppers helps take the edge off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Roughly four years ago, some states paused their gas taxes to try taking the edge off spiking gas prices after Russia invaded Ukraine.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

These figures took the edge off L&G’s results elsewhere, namely its operating profit and outlook.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Australia took the second new ball five overs into the day, Bethell overturned being given lbw to Scott Boland, only to be cramped into an edge off Mitchell Starc.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

Ten straight days of downpour kept Seabiscuit in the barn, taking the edge off of his form.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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