1
as in exploded
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 proceeded
to move forward along a course
the wedding went off without so much as a single glitch
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as in moved
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 gone off
But then Lacey was back with the kids, banging around in the kitchen, and the first of the evening’s friends and acquaintances began to show up and the blessedness passed, as had the roadrunner, hyperactive and vigilant and always on the make, gone off to seek somebody else’s snakes.
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T. Coraghessan Boyle, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
Ellen could have gone off riding and some of those cattle thieves that Dougal chased off could have come upon her.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Skattebo was turning heads early on in training camp for the Giants, but things have gone off the rails a bit for him.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
T. Coraghessan Boyle, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
Ellen could have gone off riding and some of those cattle thieves that Dougal chased off could have come upon her.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Skattebo was turning heads early on in training camp for the Giants, but things have gone off the rails a bit for him.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gone off
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But his career really exploded a couple of years later, thanks to his starring role as Frodo in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.—
Keith Langston,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
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Seguin shut out Burleson 21-0, and Martin’s offense exploded for 74 points in a victory over Mansfield.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
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In earlier phases of the litigation, the district court issued provisional reinstatement orders at several agencies, but those orders were stayed by the Supreme Court while the case proceeded.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Arias-Galva said that she had been cut off by Heinz, who proceeded to threaten her with death and then allegedly shot her.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Featuring a spacious taproom and pleasant patio, Wildbloom Beer is a business of one, run by Devin Bush, who at 19 moved from Connecticut to the United Kingdom to study brewing and has been brewing and distilling for almost 20 years now.—
Em Sauter,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In 1877, John Woodward Jenkins moved with his family from Elburg, Illinois, to Leavenworth in search of musical opportunities.—
Sarah Biegelsen,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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If one of us went overboard, the entire operation would be blown, and if the boat took on too much water, all of our lives would be at risk.—
Martin Suarez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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No man has blown more saves than the nine games that Scott has this season.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This can be done through daily pills or monthly injections.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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One of those will be a new Dolby Atmos mix of the original album, done by James Guthrie.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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Wildfire worries With the worsening drought comes worries over wildfires.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The first strike actually came defensively.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Manager Carlos Mendoza has gone from an early-season Manager of the Year candidate to a popular name in hot seat debates.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Multiple videos that have gone viral locally on social media but were later deleted showed the fight and ensuing altercations that occurred, including one of Taddese’s friends attempting to help him before Taddese was fatally shot, a moment also captured on camera.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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This will be Ecuador’s fifth ever visit to a World Cup finals, and the team has never progressed past the round of 16 before.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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With a strikeout rate down around 5% off his career figure and 10% from last year, Williams just hasn't been the same pitcher, and as the season has progressed, the numbers just keep getting worse.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Gone off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gone%20off. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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