1
as in exploding
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 progressing
to move forward along a course
the wedding went off without so much as a single glitch
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as in departing
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 going off
Suddenly, fireworks started going off overhead.
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Autumn Barnes, NPR, 23 Sep. 2025
Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison previously said Decker may have scoped out a hiding location before going off the grid using his extensive military and outdoor survival training.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Tallinn blamed Russian jamming measures for the craft going off course.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Billy awoke to the sound of another alarm going off in the plant.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Another was the revelation of the daughter Morrow left behind before going off on a years-long space mission.
—EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Company rebrands are famous for going off the rails.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
So many cameras, so many people, phones going off all around you.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Star guard Kelsey Plum had a rare off-game in the defeat, going off for just four points, four rebounds, and four assists over 34 minutes of action.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Aug. 2025
Autumn Barnes, NPR, 23 Sep. 2025
Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison previously said Decker may have scoped out a hiding location before going off the grid using his extensive military and outdoor survival training.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Tallinn blamed Russian jamming measures for the craft going off course.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Billy awoke to the sound of another alarm going off in the plant.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Another was the revelation of the daughter Morrow left behind before going off on a years-long space mission.
—EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Company rebrands are famous for going off the rails.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
So many cameras, so many people, phones going off all around you.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Star guard Kelsey Plum had a rare off-game in the defeat, going off for just four points, four rebounds, and four assists over 34 minutes of action.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for going off
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Hong Kong — The sight of a multi-colored fireworks exploding in the foothills of the Himalayas has sparked a furious environmental backlash, prompting a local government investigation in China and forcing global outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx to issue an apology.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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The exploding market of phone users also propelled the massive growth of social media companies like Facebook and Twitter.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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And medicine is progressing at astonishing speed.—
Renaud Foucart,
Time,
28 Sep. 2025
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Dylan D’Epifanio, Northwood, QB The 6-foot-3 sophomore is progressing with 1,167 yards and 11 TDs for the Timberwolves (3-2).—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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Collins Aerospace, which provides check-in and boarding systems for several airlines across multiple airports globally, is experiencing a technical issue that may cause delays for departing passengers.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
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According to the flight-tracking platform, all arriving flights were assigned to Runway 04L that night, but the Nouvelair flight made its first approach at Runway 04R, which was only being used for departing flights.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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Russia will test a new laser system designed to take out mines without detonating the explosive devices, state media reported on Thursday.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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Livingston is angry at Shagan for detonating the bomb without his order, but nevertheless takes advantage of the confusion over Abigail's fate to remove her from power.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Nearly half of Gen X plan to continue working in retirement, or are already doing so, generally out of necessity.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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These efforts give visitors new awareness of the homegrown organizations doing vital nonprofit work across Puerto Rico, as well as a way to support meaningful work happening on the island.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Over half a dozen missions have contributed to how astronomers understand the heliosphere, and two enduring spacecraft, the Voyager probes, have collected key data after exiting the heliosphere to explore interstellar space.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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Outside of penning her first memoir, Rinna has kept busy since exiting RHOBH in January 2023.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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After blowing a golden opportunity against the Buffalo Bills in Week 1, the Ravens blew out the Cleveland Browns but then coughed up another statement-win opportunity against the Detroit Lions last week.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Grants are then funded, starting from the top-scoring grant and proceeding down the list, until the budget is exhausted.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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Both Suzuki Lancaster and Loriotti confirmed that sales teams are proceeding with greater caution as the market landscape shifts.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Going off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going%20off. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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