BLASTOFF Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈblast-ˌȯf

Definition of blastoff

as in launch

a rising from a surface at the start of a flight (as of a rocket) the mission was scrubbed just minutes before blastoff

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blast off

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verb

as in to take off

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Noun

There is a rocket launch pad that uses a pivoting, spinning lever mechanism to simulate a blastoff from Earth to the moon. — Ian Stokes, Space.com, 5 Apr. 2026 On launch day, with most cameras focused on the blastoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida, the work here commenced in a quieter – but critical – way. — Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2026

Verb

To finish the mission, the lander would blast off the moon and redock with Orion, which would take the crew back to Earth. — Tom Costello, NBC news, 9 June 2026 Even allowing for the opposition, and for twice losing in the first round to Atlanta before blasting off, New York’s playoff run has been impressive. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for blastoff

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Noun

Training units would not need to replace the complete launch pod after every firing cycle.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
After the launch of the iPhone in 2007 transformed the smartphone industry, BlackBerry fought hard to keep its consumer mobile division alive with new devices — but ultimately lost the battle.

— Arjun Kharpal,Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of launch

Verb

Of course, this horrid wave of diarrhea-inflicting illness wasn’t dumped from the sky by a crown-sporting octogenarian president zooming around in a fighter jet.

— Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 20 Aug. 2026
Anyone can zoom into their town in Connecticut to view historic properties in and around their communities.

— Jane Montanaro, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of zoom

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Though vertical productions attempt to keep costs low, those expenses could balloon as the sector matures.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
The Ross Fire has ballooned to 50,000 acres in North Texas, prompting mandatory and recommended evacuations as firefighters battle fast-moving flames in Palo Pinto County.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of balloon

Verb

From career milestones to new releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.

— Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2026
Her life offers a powerful blueprint for selfless advocacy, demonstrating how to use one's position to uplift others and challenge injustice.

— Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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