blasting off

present participle of blast off

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blasting off
taking off
Verb
  • During that time, the suspects took the woman's bracelet off her wrist without her knowing before taking off, according to police.
    DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 20 June 2026
  • For example, Dublin Airport (DUB) and Montreal Trudeau International Airport (YUL) both have United States pre-clearance facilities, where a traveler goes through the necessary visit with a CBP officer before taking off.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
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“Blasting off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blasting%20off. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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