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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
Wonnum into safety Tre’von Moehrig and then went off to the races after eluding safety Nick Scott.
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Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
The timer went off on her phone.
—Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
The vehicle then went off the roadway and slammed into a utility box, a sheriff’s news release said.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
More Bryan Bennett/Getty Images Josh Allen went off in the fourth quarter to drive the Bills to victory against a true AFC contender, though the effort wasn't totally perfect.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
As the Astros celebrated, and as music blared and fireworks went off, Chisholm got close to Walsh, yelling and gesturing with his hands.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Bonnaroo's Thursday sets, which included Dom Dolla and Luke Combs, went off without a hitch on June 12, Smith said.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
What started as a rebranding effort to update the restaurant chain’s identity quickly went off the rails.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a private jet that went off the end of the runway and through a fence after landing at Chicago Executive Airport on Wednesday.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
The timer went off on her phone.
—Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
The vehicle then went off the roadway and slammed into a utility box, a sheriff’s news release said.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
More Bryan Bennett/Getty Images Josh Allen went off in the fourth quarter to drive the Bills to victory against a true AFC contender, though the effort wasn't totally perfect.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
As the Astros celebrated, and as music blared and fireworks went off, Chisholm got close to Walsh, yelling and gesturing with his hands.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Bonnaroo's Thursday sets, which included Dom Dolla and Luke Combs, went off without a hitch on June 12, Smith said.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
What started as a rebranding effort to update the restaurant chain’s identity quickly went off the rails.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a private jet that went off the end of the runway and through a fence after landing at Chicago Executive Airport on Wednesday.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went off
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But his career really exploded a couple of years later, thanks to his starring role as Frodo in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.—
Keith Langston,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
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Seguin shut out Burleson 21-0, and Martin’s offense exploded for 74 points in a victory over Mansfield.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
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Science has progressed our understanding further and further back in cosmic history, but so far, there’s no end in sight to where the story actually, truly began.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
11 Sep. 2025
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As their relationship progressed, the two married in 2003 and later had their sons, Jeremy and Nate.—
Brian Brant,
People.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Baro and Jinyoung of B1A4 also departed WM and B1A4 in 2011.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The 40-year-old is expected to start working at the south-coast club in the next week and will replace David Weir, who departed his role as Brighton technical director on Friday.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Israel’s concentration on destroying Gaza City’s infrastructure has utilized a variety of means, including heavy bombs and, recently, old armored vehicles laden with a large amount of explosives and detonated via remote control.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Sep. 2025
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In September 2024, Israel blew up the group’s pagers, causing gruesome injuries as the devices detonated in Hezbollah operatives’ pockets.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 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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Kristin Juszczyk provided an update on her husband, #49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk, who exited Sunday’s game with a concussion.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Vance, however, exited Nayra after being elected to the Senate in the 2022 midterm election.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The second Emma Heming Willis popped up on the Zoom screen, a wave of grief washed over me.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The loud, colorful Northern Thai restaurant has always been a celeb magnet—Guillermo del Toro, Shawn Mendes, Jacob Elordi, James Harden and Simu Liu have all popped by in recent years.—
Kate Dingwall,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Since the turn of the century, autonomous mining has proceeded through several generations of capability, with both robustness and cost-benefit increasing.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The honor fell to Rival Son’s majestic vocalist Jay Buchanan, who took the stage barefoot, in a maroon suit, and proceeded to devour the angry rock anthem.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Went off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20off. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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