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 Fred, Wally, and Sib were off to do a little photography and to pop off an impala for camp meat. — Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026 Because of that, its HDR performance is excellent, with small specular highlights popping off the screen. — John Higgins, The Verge, 23 June 2026 But there’s reason to push for a longer-term deal now, even though Fantilli hasn’t popped off yet. — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 23 June 2026 Gilman pulled rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen to the ground after a catch, later bumping rookie running back Emmett Johnson hard enough that Johnson’s helmet popped off. — Pete Sweeney june 11, Kansas City Star, 11 June 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
  • Hanna also experienced tragedy, when one of her horses died in transit.
    — Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Mamdani’s plan to join families of those who died during the attacks has been met with significant pushback.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of die
Verb
  • The key to why scores are falling so widely may be found in an accompanying survey taken by students.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Volatility tends to ease in November, with the VIX falling around 4% as the midterm results remove a key political overhang and provide investors with greater clarity on the policy backdrop, said James Ooi, market strategist at Tiger Brokers.
    — Joanna Ossinger,Justina Lee, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of fall
Verb
  • Related Articles Four years ago, shortly after her uncle passed away, Diaz was recovering from a stroke and had to relearn how to talk, walk, and paint.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • This remarkable woman passed away in 2024, aged 92, and now her grandson René has taken the baton.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of pass away
Verb
  • Of the 2,977 people who perished on 9/11, 2,753 were lost in the collapse of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center after two hijacked jetliners smashed into them.
    — Mike Kelly, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Four women and an infant are among the victims who perished, the organization confirmed to The Independent.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of perish
Verb
  • If your personal style leans more boho chic, check out the Franca Vegan Sandal.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Southern Living recommends visitors visit both the river and the beach, stroll through downtown and check out local marine history.
    — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of check out
Verb
  • Owners can step out the back door onto a private beach in the backyard and out the front gates to a yacht waiting at a private dock.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The 29-year-old model stepped out in Manhattan Wednesday night wearing a sheer black lace midi dress while attending a Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) event kicking off New York Fashion Week.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 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 13 Sep. 2026.

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