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
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.
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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
The Braves challenged and the call was overturned, but a further review of the replay showed shortstop CJ Abrams' right hand appeared to strike Harris in the helmet when the runner's foot popped off the base.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
The Swatch and Audemars Piguet collab wound up well and truly popping off, but not necessarily in a good way.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
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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
The Braves challenged and the call was overturned, but a further review of the replay showed shortstop CJ Abrams' right hand appeared to strike Harris in the helmet when the runner's foot popped off the base.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
The Swatch and Audemars Piguet collab wound up well and truly popping off, but not necessarily in a good way.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pop off
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Kentucky State Police confirmed that Suresh's dog was also struck by a vehicle after escaping onto the interstate and died.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers have died in the war, according to some Western intelligence reports, and hundreds of thousands more have left the country to avoid being drafted.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Two families in Annapolis are displaced after trees fell onto homes following Friday's thunderstorm, according to city officials.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Xcel Energy’s bills in Colorado continue to fall below the national average for electric rates, Isenberg added.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
13 June 2026
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One of the protagonists of Portugal’s Nations League triumph was Diogo Jota, who passed away alongside his brother in a tragic car accident last year.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The Buffaloes are, as promised by promoters, a power conference foe for the Aztecs in the inaugural game honoring San Diego native Bill Walton, who passed away in May 2024.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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The hip denizens of LA's east side would surely perish without it.—
Alanna Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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His mother made little or no reference to the Austrian relatives who had been snatched from Vienna’s glamorous cultural swirl and sent off to perish in the Nazi camps.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Those who got to come out had the chance to check out several local food vendors, live music, and craft vendors.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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Ride share lots are far from the stadium grounds, so fans are urged to step out of their comfort zone and use public transportation.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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Use it as a body mask in the shower and step out with super-smooth skin.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
14 June 2026
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“Pop off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pop%20off. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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