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
Old Navy Old Navy continues to pop off, and that includes in its deals.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 May 2026
When McDaniels popped off, teammates had his back.
—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
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 May 2026
When McDaniels popped off, teammates had his back.
—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
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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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The landlord had someone lined up to pay the new rent when the tenant found a potential roommate; in the end, the landlord agreed to keep renting to them at the previous rate and even lowered it by $25 because the tenant’s dog had passed away.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
20 May 2026
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But her mother passed away unexpectedly last December, and the grief dimmed any sense of celebration.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
20 May 2026
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Items movers won’t transport Interstate movers typically refuse to transport items that may perish, pose safety risks, or create legal issues.—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 May 2026
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The vast majority of people in Pompeii and Herculaneum—the cities hardest hit—perished from asphyxiation, choking on the thick clouds of noxious gas and ash.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 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 22 May. 2026.
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