as in to die
to stop living
he didn't pop off until the ripe old age of 102
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Recent Examples of pop off
Did Fallon actually weigh in on what scares him, or did Universal Creative just get to pop off?
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024
The pop-off tags measure depth and ocean temperatures and store the data until the tag pops off after a certain amount of time, floats to the surface and transmits its data to satellites.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 6 Sep. 2024
Colorado Springs continues to pop off with new places to eat, drink, shop and play.
—Axios Denver, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
Olives pop off willingly, but pruning requires actual weapons, like chainsaws.
—Avery Keatley, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2024
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024
The pop-off tags measure depth and ocean temperatures and store the data until the tag pops off after a certain amount of time, floats to the surface and transmits its data to satellites.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 6 Sep. 2024
Colorado Springs continues to pop off with new places to eat, drink, shop and play.
—Axios Denver, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
Olives pop off willingly, but pruning requires actual weapons, like chainsaws.
—Avery Keatley, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pop off
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On Election Day, Ramirez and Hernandez found out Hernandez’s brother Johnny died, undocumented, in Minersville, Pa.Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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Diane Delano, a prolific character actress known for roles in Northern Exposure, Popular, PEN15, Days of Our Lives, and many other projects, has died.Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Oxford Industries — Shares of the apparel and footwear retailer fell almost 5% after its third quarter results missed on both top and bottom lines.Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Cover plants with burlap, blankets, or horticultural fleece if temperatures are predicted to fall below -10°F.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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The three musicians went on to varying degrees of success, most notably McCulloch, who played with Paul McCartney for three years but succumbed to substance abuse and died in 1979; Keen passed away in 2002 and Newman in 2016.Jem Aswad, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
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Hewitt’s character navigated the holidays during a difficult time as her mother passed away.Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Historical records indicated that between 1804 and the Civil War, dozens of enslaved people perished at The Hermitage, but their burial site had faded from collective memory.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The people who lived here over 5,600 years ago ate mostly plants, farmed, and some may have perished in an accidental fire.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2024
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Surf, Wind, and Fire, The Black Cat Shoppe, Blue Magnolia, and Snap Dragon are also worth checking out.Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fans of the viral fitness brand Bala should also check out The Starter Kit, which includes a set of Bala Bangles for your wrists and ankles, two three-pound Bala Bars, and a 10-pound Power Ring (all for $20 less than usual).Sarah Felbin, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
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Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are stepping out to support their mom's big night Comments Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis stepped out in support of their mom, Kate Middleton, at her poignant carol service.Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Surveillance footage of the shooting obtained by shows the assailant stepping out behind Thompson from behind a vehicle and shooting him from behind using what appears to be a silencer.James Bickerton, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Pop off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pop%20off. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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