blasted off

verb

past tense of blast off
as in took off

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blasted off
  1. took off
  2. uplifted
  3. zoomed
  4. elevated
  5. ballooned
  6. boosted
  7. topped
  8. scaled
Verb
  • Hernandez exited the vehicle and took off running and was later found by officers in a nearby orchard, the CHP said.
    — Brandon Downs, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Leavitt was originally slated for a six-week run in Chicago beginning in February 2026, but extended the run to three months as the box office took off with her casting.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of took off
Verb
  • At first spritz, you’re instantly enchanted and uplifted by sparkling, tart notes of pomelo and yuzu.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The smoothing and plumping fan-favorite masks have (literally) uplifted me on groggy mornings, amid grueling hangovers, and during spa nights with my best friends.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of uplifted
Verb
  • As Vollering zoomed along the famed Promenade des Anglais by the seaside in Nice, Niewiadoma-Phinney and former Giro d’Italia winner Elisa Longo Borghini could not close the gap.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Wilson had to work her way back from a knee injury to compete in that race, and had the lead, up until the final lap, before the trans athlete zoomed past her and took first place.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of zoomed
Verb
  • Since the team returned to training, with second-team head coach Ryan Richter elevated to interim boss of the first team, the Union has taken off.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • EasyNest Bed Wedge Pillow Set offers adjustable and elevated back support for better sleep, reading or working, with a gentle slope that can ease snoring, acid reflux and post-surgery discomfort.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of elevated
Verb
  • After the Fourth of July, the pool was drained for a second time so workers could once again make repairs for the project that has ballooned in cost.
    — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
  • This tracks, given that production budgets have ballooned in recent years meaning that many more programs fall within this category.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of ballooned
Verb
  • The trio of founders allegedly told investors that the brand would feature an app as its centerpiece and be boosted by major advertising deals and attention-grabbing celebrity photo shoots and cover stories.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Spending has held up, in large part due to persistently low unemployment and a buoyant stock market that has boosted household wealth for many.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of boosted
Verb
  • The absentee and mail ballot numbers have already topped the highest nonpresidential primary year, with more than 200,000 people already having voted.
    — Esme Murphy, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Bieber's carousel also included a video of herself working out at a gym and a photo in which she was seen holding a plate of meatballs topped with red sauce and cheese.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of topped
Verb
  • The researchers are now working on new molecule designs and studying how the process could be scaled for industrial applications.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
  • According to Emax Kintu, who oversees HIV programs in Kyotera district, programs and services that people had come to rely on were scaled back or eliminated.
    — Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of scaled
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“Blasted off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blasted%20off. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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