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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
First, Commandment went off at roughly the same price in the 2026 Kentucky Derby, which had a deeper field.
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Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
And then Daniel Durtson viciously went off on Taylor in the BB bathroom.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
How Texas Tech got here Texas Tech brought its bats out to the Lubbock Regional and went off for 34 runs in three wins.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 June 2026
And then sprinklers went off during the match.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
Hulst, lined up in the second of two rows at the start, just over Serna’s right shoulder, got boxed in when the gun went off.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Reid Overstreet followed with a chopper to second base that went off the glove of Max Segura for another error to score Zollicoffer.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
According to 911 dispatch records, the sirens went off another time when the weather service issued its warning.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Defender Tate Johnson went off and Issac Boehmer replaced Takaoka in net.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
And then Daniel Durtson viciously went off on Taylor in the BB bathroom.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
How Texas Tech got here Texas Tech brought its bats out to the Lubbock Regional and went off for 34 runs in three wins.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 June 2026
And then sprinklers went off during the match.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
Hulst, lined up in the second of two rows at the start, just over Serna’s right shoulder, got boxed in when the gun went off.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Reid Overstreet followed with a chopper to second base that went off the glove of Max Segura for another error to score Zollicoffer.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
According to 911 dispatch records, the sirens went off another time when the weather service issued its warning.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Defender Tate Johnson went off and Issac Boehmer replaced Takaoka in net.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went off
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Many of the companies have started offering GLP-1 medications for weight loss as demand for these drugs has exploded.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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More about the rocket that exploded, Blue Origin The rocket that exploded was Blue Origin's fourth New Glenn rocket and was supposed to be the vehicle to carry Blue Origin's lunar lander to orbit.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Nobody thought anything of it immediately, but Erbert progressed from a severe headache to collapsing backstage.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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The Oranje has a lot of talent in both attack and defense and has recently progressed deep into the knockout rounds in both the Euros (semifinalists in 2024) and World Cup (quarterfinalists in 2022).—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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The order from Phelan, who later abruptly departed his post in April, said the board should consider an officer's performance, competence and character, among other traits, as part of those qualifications.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Folsom is hiring a new city attorney to replace Steve Wang, who departed the role earlier this year.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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Sure enough, shortly after, a bomb was detonated at the checkpoint.—
Midhat Zwayen,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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In April, the image of Christ’s betrayer was replaced by a 23-foot effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, detonated to the cheers of townspeople and tourists.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 May 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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Police confirmed that Weston exited a train at Yamashina station in Kyoto on May 29.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Brown exited after a season-high 87 pitches in his sixth start since joining Chicago's rotation on May 8.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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And for the most part, the crowd complied, though a few people couldn’t resist giving Diane Keaton a hand when her picture popped up on screen.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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Yields popped 12 basis points (not a small move) and real estate finished as one of three sectors in the green, up 1%.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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The Brewers proceeded to blow up the game against reliever Jaden Hill, who served up a two-run homer to Gary Sanchez and ended up giving up five runs on four hits and two walks in one-third of an inning.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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As flames shot into the sky, Keem proceeded to tear the place down all by himself, which was even better than getting an assist from Dot.—
Rob Kenner,
VIBE.com,
8 June 2026
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“Went off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20off. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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