as in to die
to stop living
he didn't pop off until the ripe old age of 102
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Recent Examples of pop off
Tyler was down there to enjoy the fireworks show, but noticed the sea of young people lingering around and popping off more once the city's event ended.
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Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 11 July 2025
In fact, your social life is likely popping off now and in the weeks ahead.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 29 June 2025
Ross pops off the screen in a way that Thorne unfortunately doesn’t.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
The doctor tried four times, but the suction cup popped off twice, the family said.
—Olivia Lloyd, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2025
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Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 11 July 2025
In fact, your social life is likely popping off now and in the weeks ahead.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 29 June 2025
Ross pops off the screen in a way that Thorne unfortunately doesn’t.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
The doctor tried four times, but the suction cup popped off twice, the family said.
—Olivia Lloyd, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pop off
Verb
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The department’s homicide unit is investigating the death, as is the department’s protocol when someone dies while in custody.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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In Gaza, though, no one knows precisely how many people have died, or what proportion were innocents; the Gaza Health Ministry, which is run by Hamas, maintains that more than half were women and children.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Pair them with billowy blouses to close out the summer, then whip out your favorite chunky knit sweaters come fall for a stylish, boho look.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Then the tarp came out as rain that had been falling around Bristol much of Saturday turned heavy and delayed the start.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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My dear dear friend Ozzy has passed away only weeks after our show at Villa Park.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, known for his time with Black Sabbath, passed away at 76 after battling Parkinson's disease.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Members of my family who did not make that decision perished.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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His grandfather Daniel was a miner who would perish in an underground accident, and his great uncle George owned a minstrel show that toured Western mining camps.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Meat lovers; anyone who wants to check out the steakhouse that took Fort Lauderdale by storm.—
Constance Ogle,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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In honor of National Root Beer Float Day, here are some places in the greater Milwaukee area to check out to indulge in this sweet treat.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Descendants star Sofia Carson steps out in a lavish black-and-white number ahead of her 2025 film My Oxford Year in New York City on July 28.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Still wearing her leather flip-flops, Rosé stepped out again in a similar look, swapping her flowy white top for a black lace camisole, a piece that has fashionistas in a frenzy this season.—
Alexandre Marain,
Glamour,
28 July 2025
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