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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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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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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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With no natural predators and the ability to breed year-round, their populations have exploded over the decades.
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In early January 2025, weeks after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down on the streets of New York City, a monstrous wildfire exploded in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.
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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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At least four people were killed after an explosive device was detonated in a Damascus cafe Thursday, Syria's Interior Ministry said.
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It is now surrounded by fencing and ominous signs that read DANGER EXPLOSIVES and show a bomb being detonated.
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The divergence is over whether the worker shortage is improving slowly or still getting worse, and what the Supreme Court should do about it.
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The band is forced into doing take after take in his quest to fully convey his own emotions.
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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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