BLASTING OFF Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

blasting off

verb

present participle of blast off

as in taking off

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taking off

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Helicopters are no longer the only aircraft capable of taking off vertically.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026
The glossy finish is subtle, sophisticated, and exactly why the trend is taking off.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 July 2026

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