1
as in to explode
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure
specialists were able to deactivate the bomb before it went off
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2
as in to progress
to move forward along a course
the wedding went off without so much as a single glitch
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3
as in to depart
to leave a place often for another
don't go off without telling us where we can find you
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Recent Examples of go off
While his producer went off to find the money from elsewhere, McAvoy could do little else but keep going.
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
But in the meantime the police put a halt to his efforts when suspicious police officer Zuzani (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) detects a rogue energy source in the area and fears there might be civilian casualties if the bomb goes off.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
As the Astros celebrated, and as music blared and fireworks went off, Chisholm got close to Walsh, yelling and gesturing with his hands.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Brooks and Gordon, who co-wrote the script together, are having a good laugh at the way women can go off the rails when their expectations aren’t met.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
But in the meantime the police put a halt to his efforts when suspicious police officer Zuzani (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) detects a rogue energy source in the area and fears there might be civilian casualties if the bomb goes off.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
As the Astros celebrated, and as music blared and fireworks went off, Chisholm got close to Walsh, yelling and gesturing with his hands.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Brooks and Gordon, who co-wrote the script together, are having a good laugh at the way women can go off the rails when their expectations aren’t met.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go off
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Conclave feels like a very architectural, sparse, mathematical film, [whereas] Ballad felt to me like a chaotic pop opera that explodes at the seams.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Just a couple of years later, his profile exploded.—
Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell,
The Atlantic,
5 Sep. 2025
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Follow your interests so passion fuels progress.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The issue is that the team might need more help as the season progresses.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The United dressing room was said to be toxic and fractured when Mourinho departed, with Solskjaer would be the man to repair it.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Lock your home before departing.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Written by Herskovitz and directed by Zwick, the film about a terrorist group’s threat to detonate a nuclear bomb in Charleston, SC proved a ratings and critical winner.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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In September 2024, Israel blew up the group’s pagers, causing gruesome injuries as the devices detonated in Hezbollah operatives’ pockets.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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Revord does the audio themself, and worked with a dialect coach to perfect British accents and learn how to act without facial expressions or gestures.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Trump has done less of this in his second term, preferring to twist arms and lobby lawmakers privately this time.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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As the two left the stage, Carey and Grande shared another hug and exited together.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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His first and only target came mid-way through the second quarter – taking a hit in the ribs and exiting the game.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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The advisories and closures popped up across the East Coast, from Florida to Maine, along inland streams and rivers, and were present throughout the California coast.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Most taxpayers hope to interact with tax authorities as little as possible—a call to ask a quick question, a click on the IRS website, or a scrawled note on a tax bill popped in the mail.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In April, after the court ruling, Omni again sought a wrecking permit but could not proceed with demolition until securing overlay approval.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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More Tech on the Horizon Thanks to advancements in laser technology, 3D printing, and AI, the development of new types of lenses is proceeding at a faster rate.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Go off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20off. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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