blasted off

past tense of blast off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blasted off
Verb
  • And even as Demure took off on TikTok, most women got the side wink.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
  • Riley continued to release his own music even after his songwriting career took off.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • This year’s changes uplifted Kittle and others.
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
  • The Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee has long been an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, penning songs that have inspired and uplifted countless listeners, while supporting organizations like GLAAD.
    Tim Chan, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • Sven Hoppe | Picture Alliance | Getty Images In the booming generative AI market, Anthropic has zoomed ahead of the field, largely thanks to Claude Code, its AI coding assistant.
    Jennifer Elias,Jordan Novet, CNBC, 1 June 2026
  • The University of Minnesota alumnus zoomed through the neutral zone past opposing defenseman in his 51 NHL games.
    Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Verb
  • With geopolitical tensions elevated, a high oil price and long-term interest rate projections uncertain now, many may be understandably contemplating a savings strategy shift.
    Matt Richardson, CBS News, 9 June 2026
  • Instead, experts say screwworm cases will likely keep existing prices elevated for grocery shoppers.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • That drop-off has come in part as the nation stopped growing its giant strategic stockpile, which has ballooned in recent years.
    Devika Krishna Kumar, Fortune, 6 June 2026
  • The city of Boise paused a water recycling project after its price tag ballooned from $56 million to $750 million.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • This boosted overall national growth even as stock prices for key corporations involved would tumble by 70% or more in the coming decade.
    Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
  • By contrast, William Mott’s Chief Wallabee’s role in the race can be boosted by his post position, and the trainer has added blinkers this evening to help his athlete’s concentration when the going gets tough.
    Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Verb
  • Afterward, locals recommend stopping at Lake Hollywood Park for fresh fruit topped with Tajín and chamoy.
    Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
  • The sleek blue aluminum hull is topped by a low, streamlined superstructure made of Brazilian teak and twin towering masts.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • Putin scaled down the annual May 9 Victory Day parade, fearing Ukrainian drone strikes.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
  • This has not been a stellar season for Newcastle, and, relative to the momentous collective achievements of his first full season as captain, Guimaraes and his side have not scaled the same heights.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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“Blasted off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blasted%20off. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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