WENT OFF Synonyms: 172 Similar and Opposite Words

went off

verb

past tense of go off

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 All of this season’s sellouts came before the Fourth of July, around the time the season went off the rails due to all the injuries and poor play. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026 The incident occurred this month as a passenger was moving through the TSA line at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in New York City when an alarm went off. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026 All of the bouncing between islands via boat, helicopter, and private plane went off without a hitch. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026 The ball went off Rouse's knee for an own goal to put San Diego in front in the 50th minute. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 The lawsuit also claims Uber failed to catch that Arroyo went off course on April 18 and stopped for a long period of time. — Dave Savini, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 Nabers went off for 167 receiving yards and two touchdowns in last September’s 40-37 overtime banger. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Air raid sirens went off a few times while Riggle was working, but there wasn’t a concern of another jet hitting a skyscraper. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2026 To write, Rosales went off the grid, holing up in a cabin in the woods. — Myriam Gurba, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for went off

Verb

The bill, Senate Bill 828, was introduced in the months after more than 1 million pounds of fireworks exploded in a warehouse in Esparto, killing seven people.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026
As is usually the case with ocean splashdowns, the rocket tipped over, fell onto its side and exploded as residual propellants ignited.

— William Harwood, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of exploded

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According to witnesses and emergency dispatch audio, the parents, Nate Geminiano and Karollyn Zepeda, were caught in a backup while trying to get to the hospital when labor progressed faster than expected.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Mahomes also went right, progressed through his reads and found Royals in the back of the end zone.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of progressed

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McGregor and Strickland departed Oban, Scotland, at the end of August and are set to arrive in Brazil later this fall.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
The milestone journey, which departed California on September 7, 2026, and arrived in North Carolina on September 14 before being officially announced on September 18, was far more than a technical showcase.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of departed

Verb

In December 2023, a suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle at the main gate of a police station in Dera Ismail Khan, killing at least 23 security personnel in one of the area’s deadliest attacks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
In July, the Wall Street Journal published an interview with Eui Seok Kang, who was severely disfigured when the airbag of his Chevrolet Malibu detonated after a crash.

— Jerry Perez, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of detonated

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Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell, who exited his start last week with left groin tightness, threw a bullpen on Tuesday.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
One of the bullets exited her head before reentering her left arm near the elbow, where it was recovered during the autopsy.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of exited

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Shortly before the final out was recorded Thursday, Royals legend George Brett popped into the White Sox suite.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
Much has popped up along Meridian Road — technically a state highway under the purview of the Idaho Transportation Department.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of popped

Verb

Then came Week 2, when Brooks took his final snap in the second half and limped to the locker room, towel over his head, and proceeded to watch the rest of the game on the sidelines.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026
Fortunately for Riley, with a chance to tie it, Rutgers proceeded to go three-and-out.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026