1
as in explodes
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 progresses
to move forward along a course
the wedding went off without so much as a single glitch
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3
as in exits
to leave a place often for another
don't go off without telling us where we can find you
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Production explodes when people work together and communicate.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024 -
Many Parents Feel Pressure Around the Holidays As the holidays approach, your social calendar explodes, your shopping trips increase, and your paychecks seemingly vanish out of nowhere.—
Christin Perry,
Parents,
11 Dec. 2024
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Based on historical trends, travelers can expect that thousands more flights will be disrupted as the day progresses.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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As the winter storm progresses, more updates are expected from local authorities to guide residents and travelers through potentially dangerous conditions.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
5 Jan. 2025
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Electronic detection points have been created at entrances to and exits from the tolling zone.—
Robbie Griffiths,
NPR,
5 Jan. 2025
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Government/non-profit sector companies saw the highest turnover, clocking 438 exits year-to-date, up from 425 last year.—
Michael Flaherty,
Axios,
3 Jan. 2025
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In a town that does things by the book, Urban is intent on trying new things, tinkering around with formula.—
Stephen Deusner,
SPIN,
23 Dec. 2024
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Society establishes a tax that if AI does the right thing, it is taxed lightly.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Miami Hurricanes’ retooling of their secondary continues as another contributor from the 2024 team departs.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
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Carter Family departs from Blair House via motorcade.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
2 Jan. 2025
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However, Denzel Washington pops up in Supporting Actor.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
3 Jan. 2025
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Doing so allows the blade to slide through until the pin pops back up into the next notch in line – or into the empty space in front of the insert – thus holding the blade securely in place until the bead is pressed again.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
2 Jan. 2025
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That's as far as amount A goes.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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As LaVine goes, so go the Bulls.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Catie Dull Republicans are taking the first steps Friday to usher in a new era of full GOP control in Washington as Congress comes into session but the usually ceremonial process in the House is already bogged down in political infighting over who should be elected Speaker of the House.—
Deirdre Walsh,
NPR,
3 Jan. 2025
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The vacation recap comes days after Lopez shared a video montage highlighting her 2024, which included red carpet appearances and musical performances.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Goes off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goes%20off. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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