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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pop off
Verb
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Another hiker died on the same trail one week earlier after falling down a ravine, though officials haven’t clarified whether injuries or illness caused his death.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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One of the owners told officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission that 31 other sloths, from Guyana and Peru, had died — either on the way to the attraction or after arriving and being stored over cold nights in a building with no heat or running water.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Huntington Beach fell behind early in the second set but continued to keep the set close before Fruerbringer’s kill gave the Mustangs a 16-11 lead.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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After a jump ball, Miles chased down the ball at midcourt, started to drive and passed to Hof, whose layup at the buzzer did not fall.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
10 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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The cemetery, which stretches across 478 acres, is also a great place to go on walks, check out cherry blossoms in the springtime, and explore the Green-Wood Arboretum.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Then be sure to check out our roundups of the best binoculars and telescopes available in 2026.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 May 2026
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Loafers are everywhere this spring, with celebrities like Sharon Stone and Katie Holmes recently stepping out in the comfortable yet classy flats.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Five guys armed with automatic weapons ask him to step out of his truck.—
Corky Carroll,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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