goes off

verb

Definition of goes offnext
present tense third-person singular of go off
1
as in explodes
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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2
as in progresses
to move forward along a course the wedding went off without so much as a single glitch

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3
as in exits
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 Synonyms for goes off
  1. explodes
  2. progresses
  3. exits
  4. does
  5. departs
  6. pops
  7. goes
  8. comes
Verb
  • Production explodes when people work together and communicate.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Many Parents Feel Pressure Around the Holidays As the holidays approach, your social calendar explodes, your shopping trips increase, and your paychecks seemingly vanish out of nowhere.
    Christin Perry, Parents, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of explodes
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  • Based on historical trends, travelers can expect that thousands more flights will be disrupted as the day progresses.
    Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • As the winter storm progresses, more updates are expected from local authorities to guide residents and travelers through potentially dangerous conditions.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of progresses
Verb
  • Electronic detection points have been created at entrances to and exits from the tolling zone.
    Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Government/non-profit sector companies saw the highest turnover, clocking 438 exits year-to-date, up from 425 last year.
    Michael Flaherty, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of exits
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  • In a town that does things by the book, Urban is intent on trying new things, tinkering around with formula.
    Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Society establishes a tax that if AI does the right thing, it is taxed lightly.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of does
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  • The Miami Hurricanes’ retooling of their secondary continues as another contributor from the 2024 team departs.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Carter Family departs from Blair House via motorcade.
    Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of departs
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  • However, Denzel Washington pops up in Supporting Actor.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Doing so allows the blade to slide through until the pin pops back up into the next notch in line – or into the empty space in front of the insert – thus holding the blade securely in place until the bead is pressed again.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of pops
Verb
  • That's as far as amount A goes.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • As LaVine goes, so go the Bulls.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of goes
Verb
  • Catie Dull Republicans are taking the first steps Friday to usher in a new era of full GOP control in Washington as Congress comes into session but the usually ceremonial process in the House is already bogged down in political infighting over who should be elected Speaker of the House.
    Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The vacation recap comes days after Lopez shared a video montage highlighting her 2024, which included red carpet appearances and musical performances.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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