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Recent Examples of blastoff
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
Julia Shapero, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2026
The out-and-back trip could blast off as early as February.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
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Noun
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
Verb
The out-and-back trip could blast off as early as February.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2026
The out-and-back trip could blast off as early as February.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blastoff
Noun
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Excited fans rushed to social media to share their enthusiasm for the bold flavor launch.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Alongside the launch, organizers unveiled two initiatives designed to support cross-border cooperation in the sector.—
Johannes Neubacher,
Footwear News,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Garcia, the former Democratic congressman, said Obama’s legacy in Cuba includes changes that paved the way for the current moment, like giving Cubans the ability to visit family back on the island and taking off caps on sending money back, creating investment on the island.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Matsui said in an interview that investors are watching the project to see whether this development will take off.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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An asteroid weighing about 7 tons and traveling at 45,000 miles per hour zoomed over multiple states and lit up the sky as a meteor Tuesday morning, causing a loud boom that some residents mistook for an explosion, officials said.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Newsom zoomed from a mere 7% in May to 35% in December, while Harris crashed from 17% to 8%.—
Keith Naughton,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The national debt has ballooned to just under $39 trillion, and the government has been running budget deficits for years.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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Down With the Ship BY 1981, PRAGER’S OPERATION had ballooned into a loose network of half a dozen boats, a pirate fleet of vessels usually found floating around the Caribbean.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Approximately 85 staff members were nominated across the district, and this process reflects SBSD’s commitment to recognizing excellence and celebrating themany ways staff members support and uplift one another in service of students, according to the news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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This book explores the intricacies of women's life and how those deep bonds can ultimately empower and uplift.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Blastoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blastoff. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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