as in died
to stop living
he didn't pop off until the ripe old age of 102
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Recent Examples of popped off
Smith-Njigba popped off for 10 catches, 153 yards and a touchdown in Seattle’s win over the Rams in the NFC Championship Game.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Paul popped off on his podcast about trading, of all people, Reaves.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Jan. 2026
Paul popped off on his podcast about trading, of all people, Reaves.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
United Media, a syndicator of comics, picked up the strip in 1989, but the series really popped off when Adams put his email address at the end of the strip.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
The ball, intended for Oronde Gadsden, popped off his hands and Al-Shaair came down with it for his second interception of the season.
—CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025
But in the moments immediately after the breaking news alerts for Schwarber popped off across the baseball universe, the Phillies made a contract announcement of a very different nature.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Brown made a gasp-worthy touchdown catch against App State in late September, climbing the ladder to reel in a pass, before slamming into the turf and breaking his nose as his helmet popped off.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2025
The arm of prospect Patrick Mahomes popped off the film, through a deep shot that traveled 60 yards in the air or what seemed like an effortless sidearm flick.
—Sam McDowell 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Paul popped off on his podcast about trading, of all people, Reaves.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Jan. 2026
Paul popped off on his podcast about trading, of all people, Reaves.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
United Media, a syndicator of comics, picked up the strip in 1989, but the series really popped off when Adams put his email address at the end of the strip.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
The ball, intended for Oronde Gadsden, popped off his hands and Al-Shaair came down with it for his second interception of the season.
—CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025
But in the moments immediately after the breaking news alerts for Schwarber popped off across the baseball universe, the Phillies made a contract announcement of a very different nature.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Brown made a gasp-worthy touchdown catch against App State in late September, climbing the ladder to reel in a pass, before slamming into the turf and breaking his nose as his helmet popped off.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2025
The arm of prospect Patrick Mahomes popped off the film, through a deep shot that traveled 60 yards in the air or what seemed like an effortless sidearm flick.
—Sam McDowell 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for popped off
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As of now, it is known that two people died as a result of this attack.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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One person died Wednesday when a pickup truck crashed in an East County intersection.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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Cortina Mayor Gianluca Lorenzi received death threats after centuries-old trees were felled to make way for a $131 million bobsledding track.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
9 Feb. 2026
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Afterward, Agnes and I were felled by the kind of hunger that overtakes only those who have exerted themselves in cold weather.—
Boris Fishman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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After a long and courageous battle with cancer, James passed away on February 11, 2026 leaving behind his devoted wife, Kimberly, and their six wonderful children.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2026
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Dahan’s favorite decade to reference is the 1970s, specifically vintage images of her mother, who passed away from breast cancer at an early age.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Berry stepped out for the world premiere of Crime 101.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
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In his Tuesday short program, Guarino stepped out of his first jump and finished in 25th place.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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As many as one-third of all Jewish victims of the Nazi genocide perished on Soviet territory.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Galen tried to slow the wave of illness, but most of the people in Aquileia perished.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Paramedics checked out three people, but none went to the hospital.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Soon, however, Sarah began not feeling well and her OBGYN told her to get checked out at a hospital.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Last season’s championship games kicked off every morning before the tackle football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The surge of inspiration kicked off a burst of writing that came at the perfect time for the Boston band.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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