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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blasting off
taking off
Verb
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If a plane waits too long before taking off, ice can accumulate again, disrupting airflow and causing problems during the flight.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026 -
The occupants of a commuter plane that crashed into a residential neighborhood shortly after taking off from Phoenix Deer Valley Airport could tell something was wrong with the plane's engine.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Blasting off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blasting%20off. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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