as in to die
to stop living
he didn't pop off until the ripe old age of 102
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Recent Examples of pop off
When McDaniels popped off, teammates had his back.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Every bit of detail pops off the screen in vivid color, making activities like watching movies and playing games more immersive.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
Matt Savoie, Edmonton Oilers Not every breakout candidate has popped off on the scoresheet just yet.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The shield was designed to melt away, not pop off in chunks.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Every bit of detail pops off the screen in vivid color, making activities like watching movies and playing games more immersive.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
Matt Savoie, Edmonton Oilers Not every breakout candidate has popped off on the scoresheet just yet.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The shield was designed to melt away, not pop off in chunks.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pop off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pop off
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And while this year ultimately produced notable wins for healthcare policy, business organizations were also frustrated by legislators on that front as well, pointing to a bill that would have allowed for association health plans that died in the Appropriations Committee.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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At least three people have died from the rare virus’s recent outbreak, marking a total of 11 cases as of May 13, according to the World Health Organization.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Only two were earned, but they were all deserved after Rodón fell apart in the third frame.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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Chelsea’s squad demographic falls somewhere in between but is probably closer to the former than the latter, and a football legend with his resume should not encounter the authority problems faced by owner BlueCo’s previous hires.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Back in 2005, Jackson, who passed away on the eve of a comeback tour to ease his crippling debts, was acquitted on all 10 counts of child molestation, conspiracy and intoxicating a minor.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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One 92-year-old British passenger had passed away on board due to cardiac arrest during a stop in Brest, Brittany, on May 11.—
Makini Brice,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The annual event pays homage to the 27 million Soviet citizens who perished in that war.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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While his phone screen shimmered with suggestions, our teensy tree perished alone on the patio.—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Rather than wasting precious vacation time ironing everything in your suitcase, do yourself a favor and check out the savings available on wrinkle-free travel clothes ahead of your next trip.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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If retirement is on your mind, check out the stories—including one from a few weeks ago about my mom’s own struggle to collect Social Security benefits after my dad died.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The Duchess of Sussex, 44, stepped out in Geneva on Sunday, May 17, for an event debuting the Lost Screen Memorial in Geneva's Place des Nations, ahead of the opening of the 79th World Health Assembly.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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This spring, Gigi Hadid stepped out in Jimmy Fairly’s oversized Aela sunglasses, pairing the dramatic tortoise frames with a bright red cardigan and relaxed denim.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
16 May 2026
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“Pop off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pop%20off. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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