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as in explodes
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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as in progresses
to move forward along a course
the wedding went off without so much as a single glitch
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as in exits
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 goes off
Instead, her latest book goes off the rails.
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Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Torres recommends driving the car to see if the light goes off as the car thaws.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
For a new resort that has both a busy beach club and a more private guests-only aspect, the service goes off without a hitch.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Once your timer goes off, leave the oven door closed and set a new timer for 45 minutes.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Joe has schizophrenia and sometimes goes off his meds.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Hindsight is 20/20, especially when a year goes off the rails.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
An art conservator who'd prefer to be immersed in detail work, Sarah is bombing as the host of a dinner party where her entrepreneur husband (Tom Riley) hopes to impress an obnoxious prospective investor (Tom Goodman-Hill) when a literal explosive goes off in her neighborhood.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Both parks feature The Simpsons Ride, a motion simulator attraction that follows a 3D-version of the titular family as their visit to Krustyland goes off the rails.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Torres recommends driving the car to see if the light goes off as the car thaws.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
For a new resort that has both a busy beach club and a more private guests-only aspect, the service goes off without a hitch.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Once your timer goes off, leave the oven door closed and set a new timer for 45 minutes.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Joe has schizophrenia and sometimes goes off his meds.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Hindsight is 20/20, especially when a year goes off the rails.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
An art conservator who'd prefer to be immersed in detail work, Sarah is bombing as the host of a dinner party where her entrepreneur husband (Tom Riley) hopes to impress an obnoxious prospective investor (Tom Goodman-Hill) when a literal explosive goes off in her neighborhood.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Both parks feature The Simpsons Ride, a motion simulator attraction that follows a 3D-version of the titular family as their visit to Krustyland goes off the rails.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goes off
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The primary issue is that as such a problem grows, the number of possible solutions explodes exponentially to the extent that even quantum computers and supercomputers struggle to keep up.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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After debuting with minimal fanfare in November 2025, the provocative Canadian drama about rival hockey players whose passion explodes into lust (and eventually love) became a word-of-mouth sensation.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Feb. 2026
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As the season progresses, CNN is tracking these case rates and hospitalizations across the country.—
Koko Nakajima,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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As the evening progresses, the ski-chic crowd mixes with Yellowstone and Spanish Peaks Club members decked out in stylish cowboy hats and boots and Filson sweaters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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While there are several sports funds, exits are relatively rare.—
Luisa Beltran,
Sportico.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Departures remained elevated, with 262 CFO exits worldwide—2% higher than 2024 and 5% above the seven‑year average—but appointments outpaced exits by 54 roles, the widest gap since Russell Reynolds began tracking CFO turnover in 2019.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Gemma then detonates the device.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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Brother Dusk detonates explosives that shatter the cryonic chamber of Cleon clones, bodies raining down in blood and glass, before plucking a single embryo from the wreckage to bait Demerzel’s deepest programming.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Decluttering your home may not be motivating on its own, but supporting charitable organizations, reducing landfill waste, and helping others find affordable essentials by donating to thrift stores often does the trick.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Paying by wire transfer, check, debit card or credit card does not trigger Form 8300 reporting in the same way cash does.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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If that group is overhauled and JFM departs, there will be a lot of learning to do through the spring and summer.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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The train primarily departs from London Victoria Station, offering several day trips across the British countryside.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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Howard Webb co-hosts a show analysing controversial decisions, and Mike Dean pops up on Sky Sports’ matchday coverage to give his analysis of incidents in real time.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Alongside those pieces, the symphony will perform contemporary works, pops favorites and continue its film series.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Lip Sleeping Mask in Sweet Candy is a bright fuchsia shade that goes perfectly with this sweet flavor.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps, the thinking goes, people just naturally agree on certain associations between shapes and sounds because of some innate feature of our brain or our world.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Goes off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goes%20off. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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