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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
The 32-year-old artist went off on Ice Spice and name-dropped several other artists after a diss track leaked online from her fellow Bronx rapper.
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Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 30 Sep. 2025
That’s not counting a second-quarter interception that went off his hands at the Jacksonville 21-yard line and was gathered in by linebacker Devin Lloyd.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Earlier this month, Bush Hager shared that her three kids went off for their first day of the new school year.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 29 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
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
Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 30 Sep. 2025
That’s not counting a second-quarter interception that went off his hands at the Jacksonville 21-yard line and was gathered in by linebacker Devin Lloyd.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Earlier this month, Bush Hager shared that her three kids went off for their first day of the new school year.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 29 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
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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The 44,655 fans, Toronto’s highest attendance of the year, exploded over and over.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The 2024 sixth-round pick out of Southeast Missouri State — yes, that is a real school that plays football — exploded in the first half for five receptions for 104 yards to help set up multiple Cowboys scores.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Oct. 2025
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Given the hype around the historic weekend and the ongoing battle, Singapore looked poised to succeed as the race weekend progressed.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The next two months will tell us whether Kiffin’s program has progressed to the point of taking success in stride.—
Blake Toppmeyer,
USA TODAY,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Palladinos departed after Season 6 due to contract disputes with WB, and David Rosenthal stepped in as showrunner and head writer.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Gehlfuss, who was with the show since its inception, departed in Season 8.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Authorities determined the package was not explosive but detonated it out of an abundance of caution, a USU spokesperson told Newsweek in an email Tuesday evening.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Still, Nevo's mind often drifts to the moment in Gaza when Palestinian militants detonated explosives in a home, wounding him and killing two close friends in his army unit.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
29 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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The Brewers beat the Cubs with a traditional ace, Freddy Peralta, in Game 1, and then deployed six different pitchers to shut down Chicago’s offense once Game 2 opener Aaron Ashby exited.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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About 17% of principals exited their districts last school year, a 3 percentage point increase over the prior year.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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An iridescent, three-dimensional butterfly reminiscent of the singer's Lover era popped up as the centerpiece of the gift, and a card with the Grammy winner's full name was set below the sparkling figurine.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Dawes popped late in the year when he was elevated to starter for his last two games, putting up 21 points and 15 rebounds in a Big 12 tourney loss to UCF and then 19 points and 11 rebounds in a loss to Butler in the Crown.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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However, Joe proceeded to get blackout drunk at the pool party with the other couples, went back to nap in their room, and told Madison not to come with him.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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In the absence of the righty-hitting Ramón Laureano, lefties Ryan O’Hearn, Gavin Sheets and Jake Cronenworth proceeded to go down in order.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Went off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20off. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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