gone off

past participle of go off
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as in exploded
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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of gone off But then Lacey was back with the kids, banging around in the kitchen, and the first of the evening’s friends and acquaintances began to show up and the blessedness passed, as had the roadrunner, hyperactive and vigilant and always on the make, gone off to seek somebody else’s snakes. T. Coraghessan Boyle, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025 Ellen could have gone off riding and some of those cattle thieves that Dougal chased off could have come upon her. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Skattebo was turning heads early on in training camp for the Giants, but things have gone off the rails a bit for him. Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gone off
Verb
  • When Fitzpatrick missed his putt on 17 to put himself and DeChambeau on equal terms heading into the last hole, the place exploded.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
  • With its crisp bubbles and endless flavor options, the drink has exploded in popularity, crowding store shelves and trending across social media.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Tullies proceeded to raise three daughters, all of whom now reside in New York City – Samantha is a stage actress, Jackie is a film editor, and Anna is studying at Columbia University to earn her masters in social work.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Courtney Williams exploded for 12 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals in the second half as Minnesota proceeded to run the Mercury off the floor in an 82-69 victory in the first game of the Western Conference semifinals at Target Center.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Scheffler and partner Russell Henley moved along to what would end as a 3&2 defeat, while MacIntyre blew kisses at the crowd.
    Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Tropical Storm Imelda moved over the Bahamas on Sunday, bringing heavy rain and tropical-storm-force winds to the region as watches and warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS) and National Hurricane Center (NHC) remained in effect for parts of the Bahamas and the east coast of Florida.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Europeans have hit them with bold shotmaking, clutch putting and an urgency and intensity that have blown the host team out of this outsize ballpark.
    Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Craft your own pumpkin, blown by professionals out of hot molten glass.
    Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But Rafaela didn’t need to homer; an RBI triple off Detroit Tigers reliever Tommy Kahnle was more than enough to get the job done, 4-3.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Despite the regulation, some groups argue more must be done to protect flight crews when the door is open.
    Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The production came just in time to help the Angels (72-88) put a serious dent in the Astros’ chances of going to the playoffs.
    Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Mornings taste better with a fresh fruit smoothie and sunrise on your deck, and the always smiling and hospitable resort staff keeps the surprises coming—maybe a floating breakfast one day or champagne at dusk the next.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Hill has 15 receptions for 198 yards and a touchdown in three games; 12 of those have gone for first downs.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Almost two decades later, that youthful air has gone endearingly to seed.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Which brings me to the question of why this all progressed from a snowball fight to an authoritarian avalanche at such lightning speed?
    Merrill Markoe, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Jinnies progressed to competitive cheerleading on the collegiate level at Orange Coast College, where his squad was undefeated.
    Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025

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“Gone off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gone%20off. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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