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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
And then sprinklers went off during the match.
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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
The Preakness went off roughly 24 hours after a horse died following the completion of his very first race.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The former Huskies’ star went off for a game-high 32 points, 11 rebounds and six assists to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 139-109, in the deciding Game 6 Friday night to clinch a spot in the Western Conference Finals against Oklahoma City.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
Defender Tate Johnson went off and Issac Boehmer replaced Takaoka in net.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Mats Zuccarello took a shot from the left point that went off Toews and fluttered towards the net.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
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
The Preakness went off roughly 24 hours after a horse died following the completion of his very first race.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The former Huskies’ star went off for a game-high 32 points, 11 rebounds and six assists to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 139-109, in the deciding Game 6 Friday night to clinch a spot in the Western Conference Finals against Oklahoma City.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
Defender Tate Johnson went off and Issac Boehmer replaced Takaoka in net.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Mats Zuccarello took a shot from the left point that went off Toews and fluttered towards the net.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 10 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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The 20-year-old progressed during the offseason, Murton said, making adjustments and finding new ways to improve.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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So far, Kikuchi has only progressed to running and weightlifting in his rehab.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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Established in 2015, with Australian artist Ed Davis (who has since departed in 2024), the brand has cultivated a cult following for its line of ready-to-wear and accessories.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
30 May 2026
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The expedition departed from the hotel to begin the ascent, explained Martin, our concierge.—
Lauren David,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 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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Garcia later exited the game with a right-hamstring strain.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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Mendoza exited his bedroom to find that the roof of his unit had collapsed, allowing intense heat and heavy smoke into the unit.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2026
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Taylor Morrison shares popped 22% on the deal Monday.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Then, some mysterious billboards popped up on Friday, May 29.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
1 June 2026
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Miller proceeded to throw nine consecutive strikes before bouncing a slider and then finishing the game with a slider that Daylen Lile swung through.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Judging by fan video, the audience loved it and later erupted when Wallen proceeded to take out his frustrations on the piano by pushing it over.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2026
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“Went off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20off. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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