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noun

ˈblast-ˌȯf How to pronounce blastoff (audio)
Definition of blastoffnext
as in launch
a rising from a surface at the start of a flight (as of a rocket) the mission was scrubbed just minutes before blastoff

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blast off

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verb

as in to take off

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Recent Examples of blastoff
Noun
There is a rocket launch pad that uses a pivoting, spinning lever mechanism to simulate a blastoff from Earth to the moon. — Ian Stokes, Space.com, 5 Apr. 2026 On launch day, with most cameras focused on the blastoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida, the work here commenced in a quieter – but critical – way. — Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
To finish the mission, the lander would blast off the moon and redock with Orion, which would take the crew back to Earth. — Tom Costello, NBC news, 9 June 2026 Even allowing for the opposition, and for twice losing in the first round to Atlanta before blasting off, New York’s playoff run has been impressive. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for blastoff
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blastoff
  1. launch
  2. take off
  3. zoom
  4. balloon
  5. uplift
Noun
  • The launch is the inaugural step in Shiseido’s bigger strategy of building a credible reputation in fragrances for Max Mara, as executives teased other launches are on the way.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • This is good energy for choosing a launch date, booking space, outlining a talk, or setting time for practice.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • An enormous amount of safe food gets taken off shelves and is wasted under the current system, costing big retailers hundreds of millions — and in some extraordinary cases, billions — of dollars each year, according to Yiannas.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The Valkyries took off in the second quarter after another slow start, ending the first half on an 11-0 run on the way to a 44-28 lead at the break.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of take off
Verb
  • The spacecraft photographed the crater a week after the collision from 60 miles up, while zooming along at 1 mile per second.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • But this weekend in Washington, racecars will zoom around at speeds as high as 185 mph during the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.
    — Liam Scott, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of zoom
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  • The tab has been growing more swiftly in recent years; interest payments on the debt have ballooned as interest rates and borrowing have risen; and all this is happening in relatively good economic times.
    — Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • In 2024, Bay FC set the expansion fee expectation at $53 million, which has since ballooned to more than $200 million.
    — Emily Olsen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of balloon
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  • Each envelope contains a message meant to encourage, validate or uplift the person who selects it.
    — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Login The Christian Science Monitor was founded in 1908 to lift the standard of journalism and uplift humanity.
    — Suzanne Salvatore, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of uplift

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“Blastoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blastoff. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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