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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One person died in federal prison after being kept in restraints for more than two days.—
Joseph Shapiro,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office will identify the two people who died.—
Samara Gerstle,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 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
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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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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
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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
Verb
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At the time, Mao was on the back foot politically after his disastrous Great Leap Forward, an industrialization campaign in which as many as 45 million people perished in famines.—
M. Taylor Fravel,
Foreign Affairs,
18 July 2025
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These are some of the memories Lacy and John Lawrence will treasure of their 8-year-old twin daughters who both perished in the Texas Hill Country floods that took the lives of at least 134 people, including 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic.—
Joan Chrissos
July 17,
Miami Herald,
17 July 2025
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And if floral patterns aren’t your style, check out these other charming quilted throw options that are all under $50 right now, including an Eddie Bauer blanket and a solid option from Madison Park.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Aug. 2025
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For more Ohio State Buckeyes and college football news, check out Newsweek Sports.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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