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Recent Examples of blastoff
Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
The countdown began months ago at Voodoo Brewing Co. in Meridian, but now things are nearing blastoff.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 2 May 2024
Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will blast off in theaters on April 3, 2026.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Each day, there are Big Top performances at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., with a human cannonball blastoff at 1:45 p.m.
Admission costs $23 for teens and adults, $20 for seniors (ages 65 and up) and $15 for children (ages 5-12).
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
The countdown began months ago at Voodoo Brewing Co. in Meridian, but now things are nearing blastoff.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 2 May 2024
Verb
Schwarber opened the scoring in the first inning with a blast off the second deck in right field — his 54th home run of the season.
—Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will blast off in theaters on April 3, 2026.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blastoff
Noun
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Much like Blue Origin’s chief competitor, SpaceX — which has long been a dominant force in the commercial launch business — Blue Origin rockets are designed to be partially reused in order to drive down costs.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The latter has grown into a dominant force in pay-TV, racking up 10 million subscribers just eight years after its launch.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The short-form drama model, which is comprised of ultra-short, serialized dramas designed for vertical viewing, has taken off at remarkable speed.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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Before that, though, Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland’s top player and the 2018 NBA slam dunk champion, took off for an open slam and … missed it.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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When on Nantucket, Swain zooms around the island in a hard-bottom, Navy SEAL–style, super-high-speed raft, a type deployed by the military in Ukraine.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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Yes, Vonn concedes, the Zooms involved in her investments, foundation, and other projects don’t give her the same adrenaline boost as zooming down a mountain.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Net losses ballooned to $298 million from $21 million due mainly to non-cash charges associated with a key refinancing in July.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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If rates rise unexpectedly, those low initial payments can balloon, exerting pressure on household budgets just as the broader economy absorbs the impact.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
8 Nov. 2025
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The speakers will also be able to present their emerging voices and projects, as well as offer insights and inspiration from creators who have been able to uplift aging, disability and care in their storytelling.—
Katherine Schaffstall,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Blastoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blastoff. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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