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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blasted off
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The trend took off last year after the influencer Becca Murray created one following her divorce.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
27 Apr. 2026 -
Trump has had a contentious relationship with mainstream journalists since his political ambitions took off in 2015.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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Your 11th House of Friendship is uplifted by chatty Mercury, who sextiles Uranus in your steadfast sign before stepping into your quiet zone.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
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In the original fairytale, the stepmother is portrayed as cold, self-serving and wicked, but Hochhauser recognized and uplifted a different version of the character.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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Longtime Orland Grassland site steward Pat Hayes figuratively directed traffic on the project while the literal traffic zoomed by.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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La Dame’s cover charge has zoomed up to $160 per person (stunning Silversea regulars), but passengers are in for an amazing meal with high-quality wine pairings included.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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When a transaction is elevated from review by a state economic agency to consideration by a party national security body, the calculus changes.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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The casual style is elevated with details like a chest pocket, crew neckline, cuffed cap sleeves, and a slight A-line silhouette that provides a flattering shape.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hippos have an average lifespan of up to 50 years and no natural predators in Colombia, which is why the population ballooned from just four to nearly 200 today.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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The demand for slots skyrocketed and the auction prices ballooned in recent weeks as a standoff between the Iran and the United States over access to the strait kept traffic bottlenecked.—
Alma Solis,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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But he was boosted by an interval workout in the days leading up to Drake.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The bank's analyst boosted Citi's price target on Intel to $95 from $48.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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This one is infused with marrow and topped with radish, plus more onion, cilantro and salsa on those beautiful blue corn tortillas.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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International benchmark Brent Crude topped $112 a barrel Tuesday with no clear indication of an imminent resolution to the war that has severely constrained shipping traffic through the strait.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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That bill, which had been scaled-back since an earlier version would have established a 100-foot security perimeter around synagogues and other religious institutions, passed the Council last month with a veto-proof majority.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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This year, the government has scaled back subsidies encouraging drivers to switch to EVs and plug-in hybrids, weighing on domestic demand.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Blasted off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blasted%20off. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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