POPPING OFF Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

popping off

verb

present participle of pop off

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 The chat is also popping off like an actual multiplayer lobby. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 13 Aug. 2026 At the same time that Cohen was developing Broad Strokes, her onscreen career was popping off. — Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 13 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 Fans obliged in droves, popping off their shirts and bringing a building that had stagnated into stressed silence back to the top of its register. — Sean Gentille, New York Times, 5 June 2026 Wallen shared a video Monday on YouTube from his April 18 performance in Tuscaloosa, and this one is popping off. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 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 French hydrangeas are prized for their globe-like blooms, popping off like fireworks shows in gardens throughout the late spring and early summer. — 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

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Verb

The courageous woman at the center of that series survived long enough to give a dying statement, in the hope that her testimony would set a precedent and make the world safer for others.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Co-creators Greg Daniels and Michael Koman spun the Peacock series out of the universe of The Office, transferring Oscar Nuñez’s accountant Oscar, as well as the general vibe of workplace drudgery, to a dying Toledo newspaper.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of dying

Verb

Her sister had been through cervical cancer and two bouts of breast cancer before passing away from the disease.

— Ayren Jackson-Cannady, SELF, 29 May 2026
As well as the uncertainty of being in the final year of his contract, the France international also had to deal with the personal anguish of his father Hamady passing away in January.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 28 May 2026

Definition of passing away

Verb

The Paradise actress’ flashy pants rivaled the necklace’s aura, stepping out in a look from Pierpaolo Piccioli’s Balenciaga F/W 26 haute couture collection.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
In a dash camera video shared by police, an officer can be seen stepping out quickly from a patrol vehicle as Ross was seen running in the street.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of stepping out

Verb

In September 2023, the American Woman actress was photographed walking the red carpet at the Vogue World Show, kicking off London Fashion Week.

— Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
The start of the 2026-27 Premier League season is one week away, with the first game, Arsenal vs Coventry City, kicking off next Friday.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of kicking off

Verb

This summer has been a deadly one in Europe, with over 10,000 people perishing in the extreme heat over just a few weeks.

— Morgan Simon, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Julie Chen Moonves shares her thoughts on that wild Big Brother premiere, including Rachel Reilly perishing in a volcano.

— Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026

Definition of perishing

Verb

Ellison’s big move to move comes almost two weeks before the October 1 date when the ticking fee, which Paramount voluntarily added as a sweetener in its battle with Netflix over buying WBD, starts kicking in.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
Prime under the eyes with a tightening gel Film-forming gels can visibly smooth and tighten skin for a few hours, with results kicking in after about five minutes.

— Polly Blitzer, Allure, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of kicking in

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