as in to take off
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Recent Examples of blastoff
Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
The countdown began months ago at Voodoo Brewing Co. in Meridian, but now things are nearing blastoff.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 2 May 2024
Doc Louallen, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2025
Paul Goldschmidt, Cody Bellinger, and Aaron Judge blasted off for home runs on his first three pitches of the game.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Each day, there are Big Top performances at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., with a human cannonball blastoff at 1:45 p.m.
Admission costs $23 for teens and adults, $20 for seniors (ages 65 and up) and $15 for children (ages 5-12).
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
The countdown began months ago at Voodoo Brewing Co. in Meridian, but now things are nearing blastoff.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 2 May 2024
Verb
The launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 successfully blasted off Monday just after 9:46 p.m. ET from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2025
Paul Goldschmidt, Cody Bellinger, and Aaron Judge blasted off for home runs on his first three pitches of the game.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blastoff
Noun
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The launch collection will consist of around 14 pieces, ranging from sports bras and tops to shorts, leggings, sweatpants, hoodies and lightweight outerwear.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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That’s quite a strong performance for the series, which had already landed among the top three launches in Paramount+ history, alongside Taylor Sheridan’s 1923 and Landman — all of which have been major hits for producers Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Sachs’ immediate answer was the Boarding Crisis, which took off during COVID and never went away.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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Rather than focusing solely on product innovation and fund raising, business schools should teach unicorn skills and strategies that help entrepreneurs take off without VC.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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His Masters scores zoomed from 12-under-par 276 and a win all the way to a 9-over 297.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2025
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When Bonds chased down the single-season home run record in 2001, business zoomed off the tracks.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Now, with the help of AI, that figure could balloon considerably.—
Quora,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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And after the news of the pause hit investors, the stock market ballooned, hitting highs after several days of trepidation over tariffs.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The 50 West Soft Pretzel Double Cheeseburger uplifts the smash burger experience, stacking two patties, American cheese, and Funacho cheese, all cradled in a pretzel bun with crinkle-cut fries on the side.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter highlights the history of African American influence in the making of American Western culture, uplifting country music, cowboy life, and entrepreneurship in the Wild West.—
Jaha Nailah Avery,
Essence,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Blastoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blastoff. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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