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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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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
But the puck went off the skate of ex-Shark Timo Meier and past goalie Jake Allen for a 1-0 San Jose lead.
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Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Haberman argued that Trump’s team braces for impact when the former president goes off script at his rallies, especially in the final days of the campaign.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
The show ends with Ghost Agatha and Billy going off to find Tommy.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
The album’s rollout went off without a hitch, a far cry from the days of long delays and false starts.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Haberman argued that Trump’s team braces for impact when the former president goes off script at his rallies, especially in the final days of the campaign.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
The show ends with Ghost Agatha and Billy going off to find Tommy.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
The album’s rollout went off without a hitch, a far cry from the days of long delays and false starts.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go off
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The Cybertruck caught fire and fully burned, but the Piedmont Police Department told KRON the vehicle's battery did not explode or burst into flames.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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One of the tanks had a catastrophic failure and exploded.Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2024
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Building off this focus on technique, a good strength training program for youth should progress from simple movements to more complex movements and lighter weights to heavier weights, taking into consideration that not all youth will adapt at the same rate.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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As the season progresses, he is projected to be among the league leaders in sacks by the end of the year.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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She was originally set to leave the role this December, but will now depart on March 31, about a month before Abrams takes the reins.Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Domestic travelers should allow at least two hours before their flight is scheduled to depart.Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
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Last year, a study published in the journal Physics of Fluids calculated where in a building might be safest to shelter in the case of a nuclear bomb being detonated nearby.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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There is no fuel to ignite, and ammunition may be nearby but not close enough to cause damage if detonated.David Hambling, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Against an Auburn team that wanted to do the same things, Alabama’s defense bounced back in a major way.Kennington Smith III, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
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In fact, 90% of workers rely on informal networks, friends, and unspoken understandings to get things done.Lindsay Kohler, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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A number of board members have exited ahead of the deal’s close.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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Keoghan exited the project before production began (scheduling conflicts) and was replaced by Fred Hechinger, soon to be seen as Dimitri in Marvel’s Kraven the Hunter.Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
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But, much like with apps on a phone, once everyone’s giving pop-up notifications, nothing really pops anymore.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Everyone who hasn’t lost their hair is popping back up.Mark Holgate, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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At least nine members must be present for a session to proceed.Nate Chute, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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One in Toronto that is operated by different organizers proceeded as scheduled in September.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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