as in to take off
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Recent Examples of blast off
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 1 July 2025
Kirby will never be remembered as a member of Nintendo’s high pantheon, but his prime directive — absorbing new powers and blasting off on a shooting star — never got old.
—Luke Winkie, Vulture, 18 June 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
The scorching-hot third baseman lofted a two-run blast off Max Scherzer and now has 14 longballs this season.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 1 July 2025
Kirby will never be remembered as a member of Nintendo’s high pantheon, but his prime directive — absorbing new powers and blasting off on a shooting star — never got old.
—Luke Winkie, Vulture, 18 June 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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The launch coincides with the upcoming season of Wheel of Fortune, now co-hosted by Ryan Seacrest alongside the legendary Vanna White.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The upcoming launch will give ESA another chance to test the new rocket system while also helping to advance climate science.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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His promotion also roughly coincides with the point at which the Red Sox took off following a disappointing start.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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It was taken off the DHS website after widespread criticism and confusion over its accuracy and the criteria used for inclusion.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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With the government doubling down on increasing internet access across the archipelago, shares of broadband services provider Converge ICT Solutions have been on a tear, zooming nearly two-thirds in the past year.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The challenge for investors is that Robinhood has zoomed past most analysts’ estimates, leaving plenty of room for disappointment.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
30 July 2025
Verb
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The price tag for a bullet train operating at speeds over 200 miles per hour between San Francisco and Los Angeles has ballooned, though not nearly by the amount Trump falsely claims.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Two decades later, the league’s minimum expansion fee has ballooned to $250 million.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Beyond uplifting kids on her Saturday mornings, Micheli works to uplift the women that make up her staff at Scripps, leading both formal and informal efforts to empower other women.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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India’s transformation into an economic superpower has uplifted millions of households – which in turn have bought more cars and motorcycles, driving up the demand for gasoline.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Blast off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blast%20off. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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