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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
Din removes his helmet to say goodbye to Grogu, and the child goes off with Luke to train as a Jedi.
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Race goes off at Hard Rock Stadium as drivers adjust to and grouse about Formula One’s major changes -- especially new hybrid engines with a 50-50 split of internal combustion and electric.
—Greg Cote
may 3, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
The alerts were triggered by the severe thunderstorm moving through the area, alarming some residents who were unaware the city’s siren system now also goes off when a severe weather warning is issued by the National Weather Service.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The glitz and glamour of Tinseltown will be on full display at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, where the 98th Academy Awards are being held, but behind the scenes, there have also been intense preparations to ensure the high-profile event goes off without a hitch.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
At this point, the show really goes off the rails.
—Patrick R. Crowley, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Instead, her latest book goes off the rails.
—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
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
Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Race goes off at Hard Rock Stadium as drivers adjust to and grouse about Formula One’s major changes -- especially new hybrid engines with a 50-50 split of internal combustion and electric.
—Greg Cote
may 3, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
The alerts were triggered by the severe thunderstorm moving through the area, alarming some residents who were unaware the city’s siren system now also goes off when a severe weather warning is issued by the National Weather Service.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The glitz and glamour of Tinseltown will be on full display at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, where the 98th Academy Awards are being held, but behind the scenes, there have also been intense preparations to ensure the high-profile event goes off without a hitch.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
At this point, the show really goes off the rails.
—Patrick R. Crowley, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Instead, her latest book goes off the rails.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goes off
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Video shows moment Blue Origin rocket explodes What is the New Glenn rocket?—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, 108 minutes Samara Weaving returns to her breakout role as Grace MacCaullay in a sequel that explodes the concept of the original 2019 thriller — in which Grace is hunted by the family of her fiancé as part of a satanic ritual — to create its own mythology.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
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As the investigation progresses in this four-part docuseries, Stephen reveals the turbulent family dynamics that shaped his childhood, including his father Ron — a violent Vietnam War vet grappling with PTSD — and his mother, Margie, who divorced Ron in the '90s.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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As the journey progresses, a male driver and his female companion (neither pictured on-screen) begin to discuss the Winkie.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Park then exits the hotel, where a school bus is picking up students from the event.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Mosley was fired after five years and three consecutive first-round playoff exits with Orlando.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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After the pass comes to Bridges, who detonates passersby at the basket regularly, White goes straight up, though with a little more oomph than usual.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Advertisement Christine Adams Courtesy of Apple TV Lang gets off the train and, once at a safe distance, detonates the explosive.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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Rather than attacking all rapidly growing cells, as chemotherapy does, the drug targets a key cancer-driving pathway known as KRAS, which is involved in more than 90% of pancreatic tumors.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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David Fine as Scorpius does an enormous amount of heavy lifting by injecting urgency and pathos, despite his character’s timid personality.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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Lewandowski departs on the same day Rashford’s loan deal ends as well, meaning there’s a vacant number 9 spot though that could be filled by Julian Alvarez.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The train, which departs every Wednesday, is limited to 22 passengers and everyone is guaranteed a window seat.—
Lauren David,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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German is the most prevalent, but French is the default in the west of the country, Italian in the south (nearest to the borders of those countries), while Romansh is more obscure and pops up in a couple of cantons (states, or counties) towards the east.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Anna Faris pops in an electric blue dress during a visit to Despierta America in Doral, Florida, on May 28.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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With enough optimization and intervention, their argument goes, the body can be manipulated into becoming fully knowable, mastered, perfect.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
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At Tuckernuck, Americana charm goes hand in hand with sweat-ready formulations — serving up looks for the studio, the nail salon, and every setting in between.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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