goes off

verb

Definition of goes offnext
present tense third-person singular of go off
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goes off
  1. explodes
  2. progresses
  3. exits
  4. departs
  5. pops
  6. goes
  7. comes
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  • But even a small asteroid that explodes low enough in earth's atmosphere cause serious damage on a local level.
    Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The Chinese scientists thought of a scenario in which a nuclear weapon explodes in the stratosphere- miles above the ground.
    Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of explodes
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  • As research progresses, there is hope that these new strategies will provide patients with better options for recovery, reducing the physical and emotional toll of scarring.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Yet as the novel progresses, Wojnicz is unable to disregard disturbing events.
    Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of progresses
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  • In a healthy eye, excess aqueous humor exits through the trabecular meshwork, which are canals located between your iris (the colored part of the eye) and cornea (the clear outer portion).
    Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Wisconsin manufacturers have said the biggest challenge in solving the upcoming worker shortage is getting younger people interested in the careers now as older talent exits the workforce.
    Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of exits
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  • The eight-hour flight departs Orlando at around midnight and lands in London at noon.
    Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2024
  • There’s also a new Caribbean restaurant from the Momofuku team, which departs from the Asian American flavors that defined the once-global restaurant group.
    Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of departs
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  • The top portion pops up to reveal a tilting head-and-neck design that’s elegant and modern.
    Rudie Obias, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The idea of support pops up again and again in our conversation.
    Alanna Bennett, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of pops
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  • As the story goes, Elvis Presley and his new bride Priscilla had originally planned on getting married in what was known then as the House of Tomorrow in the spring of 1967.
    Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
  • As far as the mechanics of the x-ray specs project goes, what the pair of hackers have confirmed is that all five technologies used are new but readily available.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of goes
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  • One of the most common concerns that comes with training intelligent agents is exposing sensitive information to security risks.
    Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This reusable, insulated tumbler keeps her drinks hot for hours—and comes with a secure lid to help keep them contained.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
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