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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3
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
Emergency crews at 11:23 p.m. responded to Weston Street on the report of a train derailment and found that the three cylinder train cars involved remained upright after going off the tracks, according to the Hartford Fire Department.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2025
So while viewers saw Ben take a box of matches from the cabin before going off on his own, there aren't initial clues about who started the fire and no one is held accountable — yet.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Sarah Sherman shared her wild salad prep secrets, and all three stars went off the cuff with quick-fire questions about their own dining habits.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appétit, 14 Feb. 2025
Despite fearing judgement, Williamson felt confident that their trip to the cinema would go off without a hitch.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2025
So while viewers saw Ben take a box of matches from the cabin before going off on his own, there aren't initial clues about who started the fire and no one is held accountable — yet.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Sarah Sherman shared her wild salad prep secrets, and all three stars went off the cuff with quick-fire questions about their own dining habits.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appétit, 14 Feb. 2025
Despite fearing judgement, Williamson felt confident that their trip to the cinema would go off without a hitch.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go off
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Unless the rest of government is dramatically scaled back, that planned tax cut would explode the federal budget deficit.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
25 Feb. 2025
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Raw eggs… Soda cans aren’t the only kind of item at risk of exploding in the freezer, according to Dr. Detwiler.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
25 Feb. 2025
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As the evening progressed, the patio swelled with A-listers.—
Paul Chi,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2025
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But as the pandemic progressed, killing hundreds of thousands of people around the world, Cuomo’s response also faced intense scrutiny over a controversial directive to transfer recovering Covid-19 patients back to nursing homes.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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However, the director departed the film just over a year later, and the project remains in limbo.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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Shoring up the left and right tackle spots are of the utmost priority for L.A., and Conerly would fit a plug-and-play role for a team that, should Jackson depart, needs a Day-1 starter at left tackle.—
Zac Jackson,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Fireworks, gas tanks and camping fuel in the truck's bed are believed to have been detonated using a device operated by the driver.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Dive towards the ground, dealing damage to enemies and detonating any Flame Fields hit.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Brown revealed her new platinum blonde ‘do at the start of the month, before giving her locks their red carpet debut at Sunday’s 2025 SAG Awards.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The extraditions were done at the request of the U.S. government as President Donald Trump’s tariff deadline looms.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
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The bullet had entered 65-year-old Sheryl Ferguson’s midsection, exited high on her back, passed through the chair behind her and lodged in the wall.—
Christopher Goffard,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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The westbound Loop 202 ramp to westbound I-10 will be open, but traffic must exit I-10 at Seventh Avenue.—
Lauren De Young,
The Arizona Republic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Stewart played Miss Yvonne in the stage show The Pee-Wee Herman Show and CBS’s Pee-Wee’s Playhouse, and also popped up in several other projects throughout the Pee-wee-verse.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
22 Feb. 2025
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The couple has been engaged since 2021 when the actor surprised his lady and popped the question during an interview with The Breakfast Club.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Other Vatican functions are proceeding normally, including the Vatican’s 2025 Holy Year celebrations.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Instead the two proceeded to murder another faithful and wait for the roundtable to defeat each other once and for all.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Go off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20off. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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