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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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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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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
Vinícius Júnior, who has scored four goals so far in this year’s tournament, had a chance to put Brazil on top in the 58th minute but his shot from the left box was deflected by Suzuki and went off the far post.
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Kristie Rieken,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
So don't go off topic, don't impersonate anyone, and don't get your facts wrong.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Story’s time in Boston has been marked by setbacks, and this season has been the latest to go off the rails.
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Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Shohei Ohtani went off the plate to poke an opposite-field, run-scoring single for a 1-0 lead.
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Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
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Kristie Rieken,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
So don't go off topic, don't impersonate anyone, and don't get your facts wrong.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Story’s time in Boston has been marked by setbacks, and this season has been the latest to go off the rails.
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Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Shohei Ohtani went off the plate to poke an opposite-field, run-scoring single for a 1-0 lead.
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Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go off
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Online sales boomed and Nekhala said his business exploded.
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Software engineers have arguably been the first class of workers to see the technology upend their jobs, as programming tools like Anthropic’s Claude Code and OpenAI’s Codex have exploded in popularity.
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As the evening progressed, however, the noise died down, and the makeshift set at the base of the Statue of Liberty sprung into action, securing a performance without distractions.
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Lack of magnesium can cause older leaves to yellow and progress to younger leaves, as well as interveinal chlorosis.
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Around the time a helicopter carrying a newlywed couple departed from their North Georgia wedding venue, the skies were potentially rainy and foggy with a 200-foot cloud ceiling, federal officials said in a preliminary safety report about the deadly crash.
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Developed by the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), the colossal structure departed its assembly site in Zhuhai on Sunday, June 28.
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In one video a drone runs into protective netting at least 50 feet above the target and detonating prematurely.
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Between 1946 and 1958, the United States military detonated 67 nuclear bombs around the island, raising questions about their lasting impact on marine life.
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Smoke, salt, pepper and bark do the work.
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Mark Thompson does the costume and scenic design, with lighting by Howard Harrison.
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Multiple male suspects exited a white truck, Chicago police said, citing preliminary information.
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Japan gave Brazil a scare, taking the lead in the round of 32 match between the teams before conceding a last-gasp goal to exit the tournament.
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With Yerry De los Santos on the mound in the fourth, Hao-Yu Lee popped a fly ball to short right field.
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Octavia Spencer pops in a summery blouse at the Amiri show during Paris Fashion Week on June 25.
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Experts cautioned borrowers to proceed as planned given that broader, sweeping student loan changes set to go into effect July 1 are still ongoing.
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Cities such as Thornton are also proceeding with its annual Red, White, and BOOM celebration.
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“Go off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20off. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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