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 Beyond the collection unveilings, the Spring 2027 season has seen no shortage of parties popping off across Paris. — Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026 And because these actors are all so strong and the direction is so affirmative, the comedy and heartbreak in the writing pop off the stage right into your lap. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 29 Sep. 2026 Just like most of her fellow nominees, Spiro spent years making music and sharing it on TikTok before popping off recently. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026 Even so, Sigle is popping off the (full-field) tape in Raheem Morris’ new scheme. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 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
  • At this time Randy Lawson is filling the spot left open after Tommy Boyer died.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Gallagher was elected in June to serve out the term of longtime Northern California congressman Doug LaMalfa, who died suddenly early this year.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of die
Verb
  • Gouzer is confident that Nara’s auction record will eventually fall.
    — Daniel Cassady for ARTnews, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the Exporters Western Cape, a lobby group, told Ramaphosa before the decision that the province’s exports to the US had already fallen 41% with particularly steep declines in juice, grapes and citrus.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of fall
Verb
  • The ceremony, which will occur inside the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, will feature remarks from Dunn, in addition to a special remembrance for area veterans who have passed away over the last year, organizers said.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Heinz is the 22nd player to pass away from that ‘72 Dolphins team.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of pass away
Verb
  • Then, an echoing outro recalls one of Thom Yorke’s perishing melodies.
    — Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Adding to the confusion, a young female pilot has since been reported to have perished in the crash.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of perish
Verb
  • Just remember that these Last Call finds are final sale, so double-check your preferred colors and sizes before checking out.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Here are seven Costco food deals and seasonal finds to check out, according to recent reports.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of check out
Verb
  • Lively stepped out in New York City to attend the holiday collection launch of jeweler Brent Neale at Majorelle in the Upper East Side, making a sparkling return to the party circuit.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026
  • By shifting the paradigm from post-hoc tracking to active, closed-loop neural guidance, the LumiSleep D1 provides a practical demonstration of how non-invasive BCI technology is stepping out of academic laboratories and into everyday routines.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of step out

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“Pop off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pop%20off. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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