Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blasted off
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There’s the stepover loved by the two Ronaldos (Cristiano and Nazario, the original from Brazil), the two-touch turn that took off on a video game, and the hocus pocus skill that humiliated one Brazil legend and earned another a free meal.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026 -
Once inside, Minguzzi says that the burglars took off with approximately $10,000 in tools that were on display as part of their Father's Day deals and money from the registers.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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This year’s changes uplifted Kittle and others.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Instead, experts say screwworm cases will likely keep existing prices elevated for grocery shoppers.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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The company has ballooned into one of the most valuable private companies on the planet, reaching a valuation of $850 billion earlier this year.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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Musk’s own net worth has rapidly ballooned in value.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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That rare combination boosted both demand and buying power, sending homes flying off the market and prices rising.—
Chuck Bonfiglio,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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That victory boosted the Americans into the Round of 16.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Afterward, locals recommend stopping at Lake Hollywood Park for fresh fruit topped with Tajín and chamoy.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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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
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If the conflict and its economic fallout persist, that financing capacity could be scaled up to $80 billion–$100 billion over 15 months.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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This massive cash infusion supplements Alphabet’s staggering $174 billion in trailing 12-month operating cash flow and a debt balance that recently scaled past $100 billion.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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“Blasted off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blasted%20off. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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