as in to take off
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Recent Examples of blastoff
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
5 Apr. 2026
On launch day, with most cameras focused on the blastoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida, the work here commenced in a quieter – but critical – way.
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Henry Gass,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 Apr. 2026
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
Kiner-Falefa's seventh-inning blast off Dylan Lee into the seats of the Green Monster got Boston within 5-4 in the seventh.
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CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Noun
There is a rocket launch pad that uses a pivoting, spinning lever mechanism to simulate a blastoff from Earth to the moon.
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Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
5 Apr. 2026
On launch day, with most cameras focused on the blastoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida, the work here commenced in a quieter – but critical – way.
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Henry Gass,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
The spacecraft blasted off on a Long March 2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China.
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Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
Kiner-Falefa's seventh-inning blast off Dylan Lee into the seats of the Green Monster got Boston within 5-4 in the seventh.
—
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blastoff
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The approach was already working, even before any formal launch.
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During the demonstration, three trucks were aligned and mechanically connected to form a continuous launch platform.
Verb
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Then, during extra time, Germany briefly took a 2-1 lead that was taken off the board because of a VAR review that determined a foul occurred before the go-ahead score.
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That means three of general manager Dana Brown’s six offseason pitching additions have either been sent to the minor leagues or taken off the Astros’ 40-man roster.
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Citing those acquisitions, Cineverse said its revenue zoomed 67% in the quarter compared with the year-ago period, hitting $26 million.
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Instead, the ball zoomed between his legs and rolled to the wall, scoring one.
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New York spending on these adult daycares ballooned in recent years, with the bill to taxpayers nearly quadrupling from 2018 to 2024.
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Anti-immigrant sentiment has ballooned as protest groups without evidence blame migrants for the country’s economic woes.
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Running through July 12 at the Alliance Theatre, this world premiere delivers uplifting tunes and strong performances that allow the story to connect even through some mild imperfections.
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The two-time Golden Globe Award winner, 75, runs a nonprofit called the Open Hearts Foundation, which offers grants to organizations and charities uplifting their communities.
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“Blastoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blastoff. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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