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
The mascot tripped in the end zone and its head popped off.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
But some batteries have caps that can be popped off and may need to have water added if the level is low.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
Mejiah held on, Bernabel’s glove popped off, and there were smiles all around when Mejiah got up off the ground, uninjured.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2025
Manhole covers had popped off on Silver Spring Drive.
—Ben Steele, jsonline.com, 10 Aug. 2025
The front panel, where the system's customizable tiles can be snapped on and popped off, attaches with magnets and can easily be pried away from the desktop with your fingernails.
—ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025
Believe it or not, the project was conceived by Internet celebrity Matt Harding before his YouTube videos popped off.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
But some batteries have caps that can be popped off and may need to have water added if the level is low.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
Mejiah held on, Bernabel’s glove popped off, and there were smiles all around when Mejiah got up off the ground, uninjured.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2025
Manhole covers had popped off on Silver Spring Drive.
—Ben Steele, jsonline.com, 10 Aug. 2025
The front panel, where the system's customizable tiles can be snapped on and popped off, attaches with magnets and can easily be pried away from the desktop with your fingernails.
—ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025
Believe it or not, the project was conceived by Internet celebrity Matt Harding before his YouTube videos popped off.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for popped off
Verb
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According to Gaza’s health ministry, more than 65,000 Palestinians have died so far in the Israel-Hamas war.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Kirk died on September 10 during a public Turning Point USA event hosted by the activist at Utah Valley University.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cal Fire’s newest proposal for Jackson, dubbed AMEX, targets nearly 500 acres with a patchwork of small clearcuts and is silent on tree sizes to be felled.—
John P. O’Brien,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Footage from the 1966 Italian documentary Africa Addio, of a herd of elephants being felled by both ground hunters and sharpshooters in helicopters, is distressing to watch.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Syed’s reunion with his father is even more moving to watch now because the older man passed away about a year ago after a long illness.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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The other major influence in Montano’s life would be the legendary dancer/actor Chita Rivera, who passed away last year.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The outlet noted that the dead included a mother and daughter and three family members, who all perished together in the waters.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the summer of 2019, more than 6,200 koalas in New South Wales – 15% of the state's population – are thought to have perished in the devastating fires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But before the onstage action happened, the two stepped out on the red carpet together in what became a rare yet nostalgic moment.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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During his dad's career, Flynn stepped out to support Jones at several red carpet events.—
Vandana Pawa,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shelby County Public Library Director Pam Federspiel did not think much of it when an unidentified man checked out 16 books on LGBTQ+ topics from the Shelby County Public Library in Spring 2024.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The 2025 Laver Cup kicked off on Friday night, drawing the first of five huge crowds — which is expected to result in a grand weekend total of some 82,000 tennis fans — to the Chase Center.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Latin musician kicked off his residency back on July 11 at the island's largest indoor arena.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Popped off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/popped%20off. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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