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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as in progressed
to move forward along a course
the wedding went off without so much as a single glitch
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as in departed
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 went off
The show went off without any grenades, fortunately.
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
With Spencer Torkelson on first, Colt Keith’s grounder to first went off first baseman Eric Wagaman for the first error.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Police said initial reports were that some other men had been in a physical confrontation that resulted in a struggle over a gun that went off.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
Wonnum into safety Tre’von Moehrig and then went off to the races after eluding safety Nick Scott.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
The timer went off on her phone.
—Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
The vehicle then went off the roadway and slammed into a utility box, a sheriff’s news release said.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
More Bryan Bennett/Getty Images Josh Allen went off in the fourth quarter to drive the Bills to victory against a true AFC contender, though the effort wasn't totally perfect.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
As the Astros celebrated, and as music blared and fireworks went off, Chisholm got close to Walsh, yelling and gesturing with his hands.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
John Wenzel, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
With Spencer Torkelson on first, Colt Keith’s grounder to first went off first baseman Eric Wagaman for the first error.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Police said initial reports were that some other men had been in a physical confrontation that resulted in a struggle over a gun that went off.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
Wonnum into safety Tre’von Moehrig and then went off to the races after eluding safety Nick Scott.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
The timer went off on her phone.
—Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
The vehicle then went off the roadway and slammed into a utility box, a sheriff’s news release said.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
More Bryan Bennett/Getty Images Josh Allen went off in the fourth quarter to drive the Bills to victory against a true AFC contender, though the effort wasn't totally perfect.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
As the Astros celebrated, and as music blared and fireworks went off, Chisholm got close to Walsh, yelling and gesturing with his hands.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went 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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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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Baro and Jinyoung of B1A4 also departed WM and B1A4 in 2011.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The 40-year-old is expected to start working at the south-coast club in the next week and will replace David Weir, who departed his role as Brighton technical director on Friday.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Instead, the redesign detonated a culture war.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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The shell was safely detonated in the woods near a local compost area by the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad the day it was found, authorities said.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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Kristin Juszczyk provided an update on her husband, #49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk, who exited Sunday’s game with a concussion.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Vance, however, exited Nayra after being elected to the Senate in the 2022 midterm election.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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For example, whenever his father-in-law’s name popped up on Adam’s phone, Adam got tense.—
Josh Davis,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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The stock popped at the news and was up 7% by Wednesday's close.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
17 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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“Went off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20off. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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