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

Bobby Miller, sidelined since April 14 because of shoulder inflammation, threw off the Dodger Stadium mound on Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2024

Four people were taken to hospital when the animals were spooked in Belgravia and threw off their riders.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2024

Once Mrs. Wigginbottom closed the door, I threw off my covers and stared at Aunt Kitty for some sort of explanation.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan