GOES OFF Synonyms: 164 Similar and Opposite Words

goes off

verb

present tense third-person singular of go off

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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as in progresses

to move forward along a course the wedding went off without so much as a single glitch

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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 goes off Drain the corn into a large colander set in the sink when the timer goes off. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026 During their wedding, Ann goes off script and expresses her reservations — even as John tries to reassure her. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026 When Rhaenyra seems less than enthusiastic about helping him, Baela really goes off on her. — Judy Berman, Time, 10 Aug. 2026 Just as Pascal orders all of the firefighters to evacuate because the roof threatens to collapse, a major explosion goes off inside the structure. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026 The heavy use of VAR has also interrupted the flow of games by halting matches that weren’t meant to be halted, leaving everyone standing on the field while the referee goes off to watch TV, sometimes for minutes at a time. — Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026 Even when Romanzy goes off on how stupid and ugly Caleb is — and gossips that his parents abandoned him because something must be wrong with him — Mary goes along with it. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 July 2026 Keep a reusable water bottle by your bed or coffee maker as a reminder to hydrate after your alarm goes off. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 19 June 2026 When the share price goes off, falls off the cliff. — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for goes off

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The accusation rumbles, then explodes locally, drawing in authorities and prompting an investigation.

— Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Most is in the form of subatomic particles called neutrinos, which carry little energy individually but are generated in vast numbers when a star explodes.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of explodes

Verb

This surge likely is heading toward South Florida and will move through the rest of the state and parts of the Gulf of Mexico as the week progresses, Arman said.

— Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
NuCube expects the resulting validation database to strengthen its technical case as development progresses.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of progresses

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If the ammunition detonates after penetration, the explosion is directed away from the crew compartment, significantly improving the crew’s chances of survival.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026
After the pass comes to Bridges, who detonates passersby at the basket regularly, White goes straight up, though with a little more oomph than usual.

— Fred Katz, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026

Definition of detonates

Verb

Here below, France’s own long-drink-of-water goalie Robin Risser does his best Beckham follow-on act with a stately Louis Vuitton carry-all with their trademark leather trim at the stress points.

— Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Fazio wants a bell-to-bell ban on cellphones in schools; so does Lamont.

— Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of does

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The trail departs from Scorpion Harbor on Santa Cruz Island and climbs about 800 feet in total, providing panoramic vistas of the Pacific along the way.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
Still, United might supplement that area of the team if Zirkzee departs.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of departs

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Between driving, walking while listening to podcasts, and firing off every random question that pops into my head, these might actually stick around.

— Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Toward the southern end of the park, the LeFrak Center offers ice skating in winter and roller skating in summer, and Smorgasburg, a Sunday local food fair, pops up from April to October.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of pops

Verb

Driving Experience The windscreen is brief to say the least, but airflow goes right over your head.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The movie goes big on the ‘80s tropes for laughs, including over-the-top costumes and era-specific references, but the love story at its heart is timeless.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026