1
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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as in proceeded
to move forward along a course
the wedding went off without so much as a single glitch
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as in moved
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 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.
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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
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
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The 44,655 fans, Toronto’s highest attendance of the year, exploded over and over.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The 2024 sixth-round pick out of Southeast Missouri State — yes, that is a real school that plays football — exploded in the first half for five receptions for 104 yards to help set up multiple Cowboys scores.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Oct. 2025
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However, Joe proceeded to get blackout drunk at the pool party with the other couples, went back to nap in their room, and told Madison not to come with him.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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In the absence of the righty-hitting Ramón Laureano, lefties Ryan O’Hearn, Gavin Sheets and Jake Cronenworth proceeded to go down in order.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Four-time league MVP A’ja Wilson had 28 points and 14 rebounds as the Aces moved ahead 2-0 in the first best-of-7 finals in league history.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Ahead of this school year, MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius moved some central office staff to classroom teaching positions to fill vacant roles.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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Once you’re done sucking away all that excess hair, use the detachable clipper to trim the hair without being tethered by a cord.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The budget pressures departments to have state employees return to their offices instead of working at home as many have done since the 2020 pandemic.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Though that number won’t grab headlines, the rushing attack passed the eye test against a Minnesota defense that came into the game second in the Big Ten in yards allowed.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Set to come two weeks after the autumnal equinox, the harvest moon will provide several nights of bright moonlight in early October, the Old Farmer's Almanac added.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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All eight of Jelly Roll’s singles promoted to country radio have now gone the distance, extending his perfect record on Country Airplay.—
Russ Penuell,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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While the Cowboys and Chiefs have gone about their usual business of scaring up impressions, last year’s ratings champs have yet to really pounce on the Nielsen dials.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Given the hype around the historic weekend and the ongoing battle, Singapore looked poised to succeed as the race weekend progressed.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The next two months will tell us whether Kiffin’s program has progressed to the point of taking success in stride.—
Blake Toppmeyer,
USA TODAY,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Gone off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gone%20off. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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