as in to take off
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Recent Examples of blast off
Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Stanton added his second homer of the night in the fourth inning, a three-run blast off reliever Ian Seymour that stretched the lead to 9-2.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
The countdown began months ago at Voodoo Brewing Co. in Meridian, but now things are nearing blastoff.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 2 May 2024
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Noun
Fortunately for West Coast residents who love watching spacecraft blasting off, the commercial rocket company founded by Elon Musk is also planning its third Starlink satellite deployment mission of August from the Vandenberg Space Force Base.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Stanton added his second homer of the night in the fourth inning, a three-run blast off reliever Ian Seymour that stretched the lead to 9-2.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
Each day, there are Big Top performances at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., with a human cannonball blastoff at 1:45 p.m.
Admission costs $23 for teens and adults, $20 for seniors (ages 65 and up) and $15 for children (ages 5-12).
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
The countdown began months ago at Voodoo Brewing Co. in Meridian, but now things are nearing blastoff.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 2 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blast off
Noun
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During September, nationwide organizations like the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, NAMI and 988 Lifeline launch initiatives to raise awareness and take action for suicide prevention.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In an exclusive interview, the rapper and actress opens up about navigating menopause and announces the launch of the new WeightWatchers for Menopause campaign, a holistic program to help women during the natural transition.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Miller’s dedication and commitment to Louisville took off from that second whirlwind visit 15 years ago.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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On his 32-yard rushing touchdown, Pribula fought hard in the pocket before taking off.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Your cats will spend hours zooming around the tunnel and then can lounge in the center bed.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In addition to music and talks, explore exhibits, ride the new carousel, see exotic animals at Ararat Ridge Zoo, zoom down thrilling zip lines and even ride a camel.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Retail media has ballooned into a $60 billion business, on track to capture one in five advertising dollars.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Demonstrators first took to the streets on Monday to push back against the country’s rising cost of living, and the protests have since ballooned and become violent after a police vehicle killed a 21-year-old motorcycle taxi driver at a rally on Thursday.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Power couple Nicole Avant and Ted Sarandos were honored for their long-standing commitment to education and uplifting Los Angeles’ youth and beyond.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Since 2012, Edward Bohannon, known behind the turntables as DJ E, has used his platform to uplift local artists and highlight underrepresented voices.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Blast off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blast%20off. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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