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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
Blackwood made the initial stop, but Faber was there at the edge of the crease and the puck went off the Minnesota defenseman’s body and into the net to restore the three-goal advantage.
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
Antonelli failed to stay on track in the first corner, but just went off the course.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 10 May 2026
Fatu caught Reigns with the Tongan Death Grip once again as the show went off the air.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Later, when the oldest hit her mid-teens and eventually went off to college, the two boys were nudged into leadership roles of their own and nominally put in charge of the youngest kid, a sister.
—Andre Mouchard, Daily News, 9 May 2026
When the train went off the rails, about a dozen employees gathered nearby but seemingly had no idea what to do.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Rookie Brandon Bussi’s progress this year went off the rails post-Olympics.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The first of those three was a 112-88 pasting of the 76ers in the 2023 East semis, during which Tatum went off for 51 points while Embiid shot 5-for-18.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
There were tornado warnings in Des Moines the morning of the race, but by the time the runners stepped to the starting line for the 10,000, a heavy rain and strong winds had stopped and the race went off in a cool mist.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
Antonelli failed to stay on track in the first corner, but just went off the course.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 10 May 2026
Fatu caught Reigns with the Tongan Death Grip once again as the show went off the air.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Later, when the oldest hit her mid-teens and eventually went off to college, the two boys were nudged into leadership roles of their own and nominally put in charge of the youngest kid, a sister.
—Andre Mouchard, Daily News, 9 May 2026
When the train went off the rails, about a dozen employees gathered nearby but seemingly had no idea what to do.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Rookie Brandon Bussi’s progress this year went off the rails post-Olympics.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The first of those three was a 112-88 pasting of the 76ers in the 2023 East semis, during which Tatum went off for 51 points while Embiid shot 5-for-18.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
There were tornado warnings in Des Moines the morning of the race, but by the time the runners stepped to the starting line for the 10,000, a heavy rain and strong winds had stopped and the race went off in a cool mist.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went off
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This was the reactor that exploded on April 26, 1986, and sent radioactive fallout across Europe.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
8 May 2026
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Jafa exploded on the art world a decade ago, when Love Is the Message, the Message Is Death had a surprise debut at Art Basel in Switzerland, before becoming a sensation when Gavin Brown debuted it in New York ahead of the 2016 election.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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That progressed slowly to sending each other nudes.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Morgan Rogers fired wide from the ensuing chance, yet the sweeping move — teasing passes before going through the gears as play progressed upfield — was what Villa often desire, but can sometime lack.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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More than 100 people aboard a cruise ship that departed from Fort Lauderdale last month have fallen ill from norovirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2026
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After walking into the training shed midway through practice, Hutchins departed the practice field.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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Allison Barr/The Oregonian via AP Portland police said in a statement Saturday night that during an ensuing search of the vehicle and building, investigators located several incendiary and improvised explosive devices, some of which had partially detonated.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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The posture changed dramatically in 1995 when Timothy McVeigh detonated a truck bomb next to a federal building in Oklahoma City, killing 167 people.—
Neil Flanagan,
The Atlantic,
2 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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That's when Hill exited the courtroom and announced his intention to head to Orlando for some R&R at Disney.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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The suspect exited the 105 Freeway in Inglewood and cut through oncoming traffic after blowing through a red light.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Fake images of celebrities like Katy Perry and Rihanna also popped up online during the Met Gala in 2024.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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The blond boy followed, plopped down into Floppy Hair’s lap, then popped back up and pogoed away.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The start turned chaotic in seconds when Verstappen, who along with Leclerc almost immediately passed Antonelli, proceeded to completely pirouette, recovering but quickly finding himself in ninth.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
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His son informed the Southwest pilots that the trip should have been his father's retirement flight, and the airline proceeded to arrange a spontaneous series of festivities to commemorate Jackson's service.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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“Went off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20off. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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