WENT OFF Synonyms: 172 Similar and Opposite Words

went off

verb

past tense of go off

as in exploded

to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure specialists were able to deactivate the bomb before it went off

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as in progressed

to move forward along a course the wedding went off without so much as a single glitch

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as in departed

to leave a place often for another don't go off without telling us where we can find you

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Recent Examples of went off Air raid sirens went off a few times while Riggle was working, but there wasn’t a concern of another jet hitting a skyscraper. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2026 To write, Rosales went off the grid, holing up in a cabin in the woods. — Myriam Gurba, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Elif Bayram went off early in the final quarter with what looked a left leg injury. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026 The first one, between the University of Kentucky and Penn State University, went off with no problems. — Doha Madani, NBC news, 7 Sep. 2026 Despite a dizzying number of podcasts, the sports world lacks wry, newsy video chats of true depth, at least since Around the Horn went off the air. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 Before anyone could tap their heels on the floor and start the party, though, fire sprinklers went off unexpectedly in a nearby hotel room, forcing everyone to evacuate the building. — Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Monaco and Horodyshche, Ukraine — When the blast went off, Vadym Yermolaiev’s mind went blank. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026 Officials said the alarms went off during a test of the emergency systems. — Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for went off

Verb

After a series of slouchy suits and bustier dresses in turquoise and scarlet silks, the show exploded to black, culminating in a series of bravado gowns.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Temascalcingo, MexicoAP — Pyrotechnic material exploded during the festival for a patron saint in a town in Mexico State, collapsing a wall, killing at least 10 people and injuring another 64, Mexican authorities said.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of exploded

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The Carlson-Vance partnership has generated more conservative blowback over the past few years as Carlson has progressed from skepticism of Israel into anti-Semitism, which Carlson denies.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026
The discussions involved outfielder Jackson Merrill, among other prospects, but never progressed.

— Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of progressed

Verb

After his namesake business went into administration in May 2024 and Leane departed that August, the designer took time to recalibrate.

— Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026
Craig Mulholland, the head of development and talent management, departed at the end of the season to take on a new role as chief football officer at the Scottish FA.

— Paul Taylor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of departed

Verb

Igor Kirillov, a general in charge of the Russian military’s nuclear and chemical weapons protection forces, was killed in December 2024 when an explosive device planted on a scooter was detonated near him.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
The missiles detonated above a sports complex and two residential neighborhoods, Airwars found.

— Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

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Janai Norman exited the program in April after her contract was not renewed.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
Martin Herlihy, who previously appeared on-screen for four seasons as a member of Please Don’t Destroy and worked in the writers room on Season 51, has also exited the show.

— Selome Hailu, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of exited

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Sesko popped up with what United thought was a winner, but yet more fragility at the back cost them.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Showing love for one of her favorite designers, Rodriguez popped into a pair of sleek black Gucci Donna pumps, currently retailing for $1,220 on the brand’s website.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026