as in dying
to stop living
he didn't pop off until the ripe old age of 102
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Recent Examples of popping off
Beyond the runways and presentations, the Fall 2026 season has seen no shortage of parties popping off across Paris.
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Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
Bindings' applications differ To avoid skis popping off, ski technicians crank up racers' bindings so they are virtually locked in.
—CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
To avoid skis popping off, ski technicians crank up racers’ bindings so they are virtually locked in.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Before popping off on a subject, most good journalists would wait until all the facts come in.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
After popping off for 23 points in a win over the Milwaukee Bucks earlier this month, for example, Hyland went a couple of weeks without reaching double digits.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2026
This came a month after Oliver Laxe’s film stunned observers by popping off at the Oscars shortlists, so that’s two industry precursors the film has made waves at despite being Neon’s fourth priority.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2026
Arguments are popping off due to triangular situations and power struggles.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 15 Jan. 2026
His work was evident in Tuesday’s 128-102 victory against the Houston Rockets, popping off 4 of 5 3-pointers, the fourth time this season that the forward has made at least four 3-pointers in a game.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 25 Dec. 2025
Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
Bindings' applications differ To avoid skis popping off, ski technicians crank up racers' bindings so they are virtually locked in.
—CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
To avoid skis popping off, ski technicians crank up racers’ bindings so they are virtually locked in.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Before popping off on a subject, most good journalists would wait until all the facts come in.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
After popping off for 23 points in a win over the Milwaukee Bucks earlier this month, for example, Hyland went a couple of weeks without reaching double digits.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2026
This came a month after Oliver Laxe’s film stunned observers by popping off at the Oscars shortlists, so that’s two industry precursors the film has made waves at despite being Neon’s fourth priority.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2026
Arguments are popping off due to triangular situations and power struggles.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 15 Jan. 2026
His work was evident in Tuesday’s 128-102 victory against the Houston Rockets, popping off 4 of 5 3-pointers, the fourth time this season that the forward has made at least four 3-pointers in a game.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 25 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for popping off
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For a moment after Hoefs made the motion, there was silence and a mention of the motion dying before commissioner Kevin Watson seconded it.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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The tiny island of Lampedusa is the main entry point to Europe for migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea from North Africa, with thousands dying during the perilous journey.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That took share from price as sellers’ top concern, falling from nearly half of agents ranking it first to 39%.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Don’t leave without checking out the rooftop cafe, which offers incredible city views.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Getting your tiny house is as simple as checking out your Amazon cart and preparing for delivery.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Steve only got to visit Wanda in Broad Cove a couple of times before becoming too ill with AIDS to make the trip and eventually passing away from the disease.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
4 Feb. 2026
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Adichie has experienced significant loss over the last few years, with both of her parents passing away a year apart.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
9 Jan. 2026
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Erin Foster, creator of Nobody Wants This, is stepping out from behind the camera in Season 3 of the Netflix rom-com.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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Other rules include prohibiting mound visits, as well as stepping out of the batter's box between pitches and bunting.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Paul Simon is just days away from kicking off an extensive world tour in Prague that will keep him on the road until mid-July.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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But Foster scored seven straight points for Duke from there, kicking off the Blue Devils’ comeback.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If the Tribune cannot find the story in the tragic events of a young, dedicated firefighter perishing in an arson fire while searching for victims to rescue, maybe leave this story for the journalists who managed to treat the victims of this story with dignity.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Celebrate steady financial progress rather than perishing in pursuit of perfection.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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One provider recommended a different formula, but Laura responded that her son was burning calories by kicking in his bed, crawling and wheeling around in his wheelchair.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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As an alternative, Indiana lawmakers last month authorized building a new stadium in Hammond, with the team kicking in $2 billion and the state using new taxes to pay about $1 billion.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Popping off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/popping%20off. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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