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
French hydrangeas are prized for their globe-like blooms, popping off like fireworks shows in gardens throughout the late spring and early summer.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
The city of Fort Worth is taking proactive measures to stop people from popping off and injuring their neighbors with stray bullets.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Around the same time, popcorn was popping off, buoyed by a surge in American corn production and the snack’s popularity among soldiers.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Beyond the runways and presentations, the Fall 2026 season has seen no shortage of parties popping off across Paris.
—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
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
The city of Fort Worth is taking proactive measures to stop people from popping off and injuring their neighbors with stray bullets.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Around the same time, popcorn was popping off, buoyed by a surge in American corn production and the snack’s popularity among soldiers.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Beyond the runways and presentations, the Fall 2026 season has seen no shortage of parties popping off across Paris.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for popping off
Verb
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The Lions found their lifeline in the dying moments of the match.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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In response to the CBS News reports, Oz announced in March an initiative to decertify any hospice providers that are found to be defrauding taxpayers by stealing the identities of people not in hospice or by overbilling for those who are dying.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Oakland's housing market is seeing some of the steepest price declines in the country, with home values falling sharply as sellers, buyers and real estate agents navigate a difficult market.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Despite this spark of hope, by his teens, Ian’s dreams of becoming a soccer player are falling apart as rejection, oppression and his own internal rage take their toll.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
12 May 2026
Verb
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In visible discomfort, White stayed in the game for another four-plus minutes before checking out.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 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
Verb
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My mom ended up getting cancer and passing away, and then the case just kind of went to the wayside.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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An old order is passing away and a new one is beginning.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That tracks here — anyone stepping out on this issue by nature must be more open to considering issues on a standalone basis, considering their merits and the benefits to constituents first instead of deferring to the party line.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The lawsuit alleges an unidentified deputy responded by driving to the scene, stopping momentarily, then leaving without ever stepping out of her SUV.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Since kicking off in Honduras in February, a cycle of minimal training, maximum recovery has been the norm under Dos Santos.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Tame Impala is winding down a spring European tour this month before kicking off a huge North American run July 6-7 in Miami.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Singh raised his second straight half-century off just 23 balls with eight fours and a six while Iyer brought up his fifty of 31 balls and smacked Thakur four two consecutive sixes before perishing when Dhir took a stunning catch at deep mid-wicket.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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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 16 May. 2026.
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