1
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
But as the season progressed, the [shudders] discourse really went off the rails.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
The firework went off inside a wooden locker in the fourth-floor research laboratory, which is part of the Department of Neurobiology, according to an affidavit.
—Michael Dorgan , Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
At that time, one gun went off, killing the detention sergeant, Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer told The Bozeman Daily Chronicle.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
In their fourth career NBA games, LeBron James scored seven points, Luka Doncic 21, Michael Jordan 25, Dirk Nowitzki 8, Tim Duncan 19, and Cooper Flagg went off for 2.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Jefferson was driving a 2018 Toyota Camry heading north on Arkansas 53 when the vehicle went off the roadway and collided with a tree, the report says.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2025
Susan De Marco was nervous to reenter the workforce when her third son went off to kindergarten.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Jim Jones went off on the G-Unit member for those comments and more on the latest episode of Artist 2 Artist.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The October 13 edition of Raw went off the air with Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, and Paul Heyman turning on their Vision leader, Seth Rollins.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
The firework went off inside a wooden locker in the fourth-floor research laboratory, which is part of the Department of Neurobiology, according to an affidavit.
—Michael Dorgan , Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
At that time, one gun went off, killing the detention sergeant, Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer told The Bozeman Daily Chronicle.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
In their fourth career NBA games, LeBron James scored seven points, Luka Doncic 21, Michael Jordan 25, Dirk Nowitzki 8, Tim Duncan 19, and Cooper Flagg went off for 2.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Jefferson was driving a 2018 Toyota Camry heading north on Arkansas 53 when the vehicle went off the roadway and collided with a tree, the report says.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2025
Susan De Marco was nervous to reenter the workforce when her third son went off to kindergarten.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Jim Jones went off on the G-Unit member for those comments and more on the latest episode of Artist 2 Artist.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The October 13 edition of Raw went off the air with Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, and Paul Heyman turning on their Vision leader, Seth Rollins.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went off
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The Green Wave exploded on offense to take a 35-17 lead over the Tigers at halftime.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) has unveiled its second Focus program for the 55th edition, turning the spotlight on Japan’s V-Cinema — the direct-to-video movement that exploded in the late 1980s and profoundly shaped the country’s contemporary film culture.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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But as the race progressed, Mamdani’s natural charm, catchy social media videos and populist economic platform energized voters in the notoriously expensive city.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, center Motiejus Krivas had some juice entering last season but dealt with a foot injury in the preseason that got worse as the season progressed and ultimately resulted in him being shut down in December.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Trump quickly took to social media to claim the vessel had departed from Venezuela and had been carrying drugs.—
NPR,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the same period in 2024, 1,652 CEOs departed.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the predawn hours of October 31, FBI agents descended on the Detroit suburb where the men lived and detonated smoke bombs before storming into their homes.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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An additional 1,000 pounds of undetonated explosives were found after the blast and were safely detonated, officials said during a press briefing.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Nov. 2025
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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Police said a 30-year-old Meridian man exited the vehicle and walked away from the location, while the driver stayed and cooperated with officers.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Jan. 2026
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After speeding past traffic at 100 mph, the driver exited the freeway in Woodland Hills and continued to recklessly drive onto the wrong side of the road and swerve between lanes in nearby Canoga Park.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Turcotte found the puck and popped in his third goal of the season.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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And in November, Puma shares popped up again, this time on rumblings that China’s sportswear firm Anta Sports could be eyeing the German athletic brand.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Sacramento police diverted traffic from N Street between Fifth and Sixth streets downtown as the march proceeded, Gamble said.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Government troops launched an armored offensive on Thursday, with conflicting reports of how the fight proceeded.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Went off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20off. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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