1
as in to explode
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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2
as in to progress
to move forward along a course
the wedding went off without so much as a single glitch
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as in to depart
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 go off
Think of this transition — whether to another job or to a retirement chapter — as akin to going off to college.
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R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
The league was formed in the 1940s to fill the void left by male players who went off to fight in World War II.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
So don't go off topic, don't impersonate anyone, and don't get your facts wrong.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Your morning alarm goes off and the clock is already working against you.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
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R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
The league was formed in the 1940s to fill the void left by male players who went off to fight in World War II.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
So don't go off topic, don't impersonate anyone, and don't get your facts wrong.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Your morning alarm goes off and the clock is already working against you.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go off
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Walks have exploded under new ABS system With the introduction of challenges, MLB had to essentially redefine the strike zone to ensure that the tracking system would consistently and accurately measure what actually is a strike or ball.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Freedom from nonstop sound effects Some ballparks are worse than others, but the trend of teams that pump up the volume and inject sound effects between pitches, similar to an NBA game, is exploding.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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An annual Impact Report that covers the full picture—from traceability and supply chain transparency to progress on materials, carbon and chemical management—is one way the brand provides a clear and verifiable view into its business.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Freshmen Brock Boyd and Jerquaden Guilford also have a chance to earn playing time as the season progresses.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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According to the international policy group, humanitarian aid shipments departing India that would typically follow the coast of the Arabian Peninsula to Sudan are instead being forced to go around the Cape of Good Hope, through the Mediterranean Sea and enter the Red Sea by way of the Suez Canal.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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As the king departs, whether his message will stick is another matter — Trump will be back dealing with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose own position is looking more imperiled than ever.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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That bridge has been burned, detonated, destroyed, nuked, lasered to death.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The bomb detonated at the end of Grande’s concert as thousands of young fans were leaving, becoming the deadliest extremist attack in the United Kingdom in recent years.—
Philipp Jenne,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The governor’s comments underscored the limited power of the commission, which could not issue subpoenas, file charges or compel anyone to do anything.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The New York Knicks emphatically did so with a scoreline that should be reserved for horror movies.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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But earlier this week, the American star exited the Madrid Open well before the final, falling short in her bid for another tournament victory.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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According to investigators, a family member was repositioning a vehicle closer to the house because of incoming weather when the child exited the home unnoticed and moved into a blind spot near the vehicle.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The sun is tickling our necks, the smell of cherry blossoms are wafting through the air, and dazzling new produce is popping up left, right, and center.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Fortunately, more homes have just popped up for sale at Powder Haven, the exclusive residential enclave in Utah backed by Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings, who acquired the resort in 2023 and has since been reshaping it into a hybrid public-private ski destination.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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As much as any juncture this season, two days in Mexico City reinforced why the Padres can proceed with at least cautious optimism.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Glycerol, an abundant and low-cost byproduct of biodiesel production, enables the reaction to proceed at lower energy input compared to conventional water electrolysis, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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