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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
Berger’s 7-iron went off the back of the green.
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
An initial investigation showed that a 2012 Volvo SUV was traveling northbound on 600 W and went off the road near a curve, striking a tree that was on the east side of the road.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
The takeaways After about 40 minutes, the timer went off.
—Sofia Zarran, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
Jaroslav Chmelar scored his first career NHL goal a few minutes after Lafreniere put the Rangers up, bringing some joy to the team and crowd at the three-quarter mark of a season that long ago went off the rails.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Florida cut it to a goal with 35 seconds left when Bennett’s shot went off the post and Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Dahlin inadvertently swept the puck in off of Lyon.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Their vehicle went off the roadway and struck a tree.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Investigators determined Jordan and several of his friends had a gun and were playing with it right before the weapon went off, the release states.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
Bridgeman’s next shot went off a rock and bounced back toward the ocean.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
An initial investigation showed that a 2012 Volvo SUV was traveling northbound on 600 W and went off the road near a curve, striking a tree that was on the east side of the road.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
The takeaways After about 40 minutes, the timer went off.
—Sofia Zarran, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
Jaroslav Chmelar scored his first career NHL goal a few minutes after Lafreniere put the Rangers up, bringing some joy to the team and crowd at the three-quarter mark of a season that long ago went off the rails.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Florida cut it to a goal with 35 seconds left when Bennett’s shot went off the post and Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Dahlin inadvertently swept the puck in off of Lyon.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Their vehicle went off the roadway and struck a tree.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Investigators determined Jordan and several of his friends had a gun and were playing with it right before the weapon went off, the release states.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
Bridgeman’s next shot went off a rock and bounced back toward the ocean.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went off
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Four missiles exploded so close to his ship that little pieces of shrapnel rained down on the deck.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Advertisement Murky motives Montilla’s criminal past exploded the case wide open.—
Samantha Bergeson,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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One of the leading indicators Navy escort operations have progressed from the planning stage toward imminent launch is if all the sudden the US and GCC states begin striking targets around the strait, a person with knowledge of the planning told CNN.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
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The project has also progressed at an unusually rapid pace for American nuclear development.—
David Szondy
March 08,
New Atlas,
8 Mar. 2026
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But more than a dozen Chicago players and prospects departed camp this week to participate in the World Baseball Classic.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Shi previously directed Turning Red and took over the co-directorial reins of Elio after original director Adrian Molina departed the project.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
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Helenius detonated Carson Soucy and separated him from the puck below the goal line.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the wake of the first strikes on Iran, Polymarket briefly allowed trades on when a nuclear weapon was likely to be detonated.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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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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After being evaluated on the bench by members of the Celtics’ training staff, Vucevic exited toward the locker room.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Club also sold some BlackRock on Monday and then exited the financial name entirely a day later as private credit fears became too much of a distraction .—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
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Toss in Logan O’Connor, who hasn’t played all season after offseason hip surgery and another undisclosed injury that popped up during his rehab process, and Colorado is missing three forwards who could be in the top nine come playoff time.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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Outside the shows, the shade popped up on the street as well, appearing in accessories and statement separates, from leather jackets to bubble skirts.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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While the criminal case proceeded, Wofford’s family filed a three-count wrongful death lawsuit against Tyler and the city, alleging negligent hiring and battery.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Live Nation was reportedly talking with other DOJ officials outside of the antitrust division looking to settle, though the case proceeded after Subramanian denied Live Nation’s motion to dismiss the case last month while cutting out some claims to narrow the suit.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Went off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20off. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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