BLASTOFF Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈblast-ˌȯf

Definition of blastoff

as in launch

a rising from a surface at the start of a flight (as of a rocket) the mission was scrubbed just minutes before blastoff

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blast off

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verb

as in to take off

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Noun

There is a rocket launch pad that uses a pivoting, spinning lever mechanism to simulate a blastoff from Earth to the moon. — Ian Stokes, Space.com, 5 Apr. 2026 On launch day, with most cameras focused on the blastoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida, the work here commenced in a quieter – but critical – way. — Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2026

Verb

Even allowing for the opposition, and for twice losing in the first round to Atlanta before blasting off, New York’s playoff run has been impressive. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 2 June 2026 But Goodman’s three-run blast off right-hander Jose Fermin was the game-saving at-bat. — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for blastoff

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Stringr The launch near where the trio was found is roughly seven miles southwest of a different boat launch, where a car belonging to one of the women was discovered with a window broken out, state police said in a statement Wednesday.

— Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026
Hypersonic launch capabilities enhance the new Virginia class further, analysts said, noting that testing of a hypersonic glide vehicle is well underway.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

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On Monday, a plane with 147 Venezuelan migrants abroad took off from the Miami and landed in Anzoátegui state, CNNE reported.

— Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
For air taxis to take off, the public needs to get on board—and soaring into the sky in experimental tech will be a hard sell for many.

— Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of take off

Verb

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
Mountains loom in the distance as guests enjoy spacious beaches, the large wave pool, and a variety of waterslides, including Point Panic, which sends you zooming through a pitch-black tube illuminated by colorful lights.

— Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026

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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
As the spending in Michigan's Senate race ballooned, El-Sayed specifically criticized a pro-Israel political action committee, AIPAC, saying the organization had too much influence in politics.

— Saige Miller, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026

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