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
The game went off script early for the Mets.
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Crego, inspired by his Cuban heritage, said a lightning bolt went off when casting Gabby’s Gigi.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
My first story time went off without a hitch.
—Nina West
september 24, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
Turner’s popular show ended in March 2018 when KLBB went off the air.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 23 Sep. 2025
Cody Rhodes came back with a Suicide Dive as the two brawled until the show went off the air.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
The show went off without any grenades, fortunately.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
With Spencer Torkelson on first, Colt Keith’s grounder to first went off first baseman Eric Wagaman for the first error.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Police said initial reports were that some other men had been in a physical confrontation that resulted in a struggle over a gun that went off.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
Will Sammon, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Crego, inspired by his Cuban heritage, said a lightning bolt went off when casting Gabby’s Gigi.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
My first story time went off without a hitch.
—Nina West
september 24, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
Turner’s popular show ended in March 2018 when KLBB went off the air.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 23 Sep. 2025
Cody Rhodes came back with a Suicide Dive as the two brawled until the show went off the air.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
The show went off without any grenades, fortunately.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
With Spencer Torkelson on first, Colt Keith’s grounder to first went off first baseman Eric Wagaman for the first error.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Police said initial reports were that some other men had been in a physical confrontation that resulted in a struggle over a gun that went off.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went off
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When Fitzpatrick missed his putt on 17 to put himself and DeChambeau on equal terms heading into the last hole, the place exploded.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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With its crisp bubbles and endless flavor options, the drink has exploded in popularity, crowding store shelves and trending across social media.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Which brings me to the question of why this all progressed from a snowball fight to an authoritarian avalanche at such lightning speed?—
Merrill Markoe,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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Jinnies progressed to competitive cheerleading on the collegiate level at Orange Coast College, where his squad was undefeated.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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Ramy Youssef and Josh Rabinowitz, who were credited as co-creators and executive producers when Netflix picked up the series in May 2024, have since departed over creative differences.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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Having left Netflix in August after nearly 14 years at the streamer, Friedlander serves as the successor to Vernon Sanders, who departed as the TV boss earlier in September.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Instead, the redesign detonated a culture war.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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The shell was safely detonated in the woods near a local compost area by the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad the day it was found, authorities said.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 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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Star wide receiver Malik Nabers exited Sunday’s win with what is believed to be a torn ACL, per The Athletic’s Jeff Howe, putting a damper on the day’s excitement.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Star cornerback Jalen Ramsey exited the game with what appears to be a significant hamstring injury.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Seider popped early in his career, making Detroit’s roster as a 20-year-old and showing a mix of offensive production, defensive tools that outran some dodgy five-on-five results and a rare-for-its-time mean streak.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Adam popped the question outside the Colosseum in Rome on April 18, 2024.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Tullies proceeded to raise three daughters, all of whom now reside in New York City – Samantha is a stage actress, Jackie is a film editor, and Anna is studying at Columbia University to earn her masters in social work.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Sep. 2025
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Courtney Williams exploded for 12 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals in the second half as Minnesota proceeded to run the Mercury off the floor in an 82-69 victory in the first game of the Western Conference semifinals at Target Center.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Went off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20off. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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