pop off

verb

Definition of pop offnext
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 In the melee, all but two of the buttons on his tuxedo shirt popped off. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026 That whole weird indie movie wave that popped off like 2006, 2007, and 2008, all that, those soundtracks became soundtracks to my life. — Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 28 May 2026 Williams pops off Williams scored 10 early points, knocking down a few 3-pointers and dropping in a layup to get the crowd going, and then canning a smooth midrange shot to get up to double figures within five minutes. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 May 2026 The faceplate pops off to reveal a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack and a setup button. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pop off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pop off
  1. die
  2. fall
  3. pass away
  4. perish
  5. check out
  6. step out
Verb
  • That would give the planet more time to drift outward as the dying sun sheds its outer layers into space, potentially avoiding engulfment altogether.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 July 2026
  • The obvious gem of the collection is the attention-getting title story, about the Canadian Nobel laureate Alice Munro, who died in 2024 — and whose complex, layered short fiction Aviv admires.
    — Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of die
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  • Some older employees who have benefited from a booming stock market may be retiring feeling comfortable with their 401(k)s, though that doesn’t explain why the participation rate for people ages 25 to 55 has fallen.
    — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 9 July 2026
  • But for some Atlanta businesses, the major soccer tournament has fallen far short of expectations.
    — Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of fall
Verb
  • After my father passed away unexpectedly in 1960, my family was faced with significant financial challenges.
    — Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Wally Funk, who flew to space at 82 after a lifetime of flying and fighting for women in aviation and aerospace, has passed away at age 87.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of pass away
Verb
  • While the crown prince managed to free himself from the dragon before sinking, Triarchy crossbowmen peppered him from a nearby ship, and both dragon and rider perished.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • And that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth.
    — Eric Mack, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of perish
Verb
  • Many of them are led to check out the company’s indoor events in the future.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
  • For even more great recommendations, check out the replies to this post on Threads and this post on Bluesky.
    — David Pierce, The Verge, 11 July 2026
Definition of check out
Verb
  • Champion was the league’s first apparel sponsor, helping players step out in style.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
  • Jaws were on the floor when Diana stepped out at a Serpentine Gallery gala wearing a daring little black dress by designer Christina Stambolian.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 July 2026
Definition of step out

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