as in to die
to stop living
he didn't pop off until the ripe old age of 102
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Recent Examples of pop off
Jones tapped them out and the handle popped off smoothly.
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Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
To her delight, the door of the safe eventually pops off, but there is not much inside.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
January 5 - An Alaska Airlines flight headed from Portland to Ontario, California, returns safely to Portland International Airport shortly after takeoff after a panel of the fuselage, including the panel’s window, pops off.
—CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
Snoop Dogg stayed neutral during the rap battle that popped off earlier this year between Drake and Kendrick Lamar.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
To her delight, the door of the safe eventually pops off, but there is not much inside.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
January 5 - An Alaska Airlines flight headed from Portland to Ontario, California, returns safely to Portland International Airport shortly after takeoff after a panel of the fuselage, including the panel’s window, pops off.
—CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
Snoop Dogg stayed neutral during the rap battle that popped off earlier this year between Drake and Kendrick Lamar.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pop off
Verb
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One man testified that his teenage daughter, who had epilepsy, died while taking a bath and that his grief was compounded by knowing investigators possessed photographs taken in her death investigation.—
Audrey Dutton,
ProPublica,
5 Mar. 2025
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Construction began in 1869 and was still under way when the king died in 1886.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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By electing Benitez, the cardinals have unwittingly appointed a leader who falls outside traditional binaries, thus bringing a new perspective into the Vatican.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Although platforms can rise and fall faster than the tiny-eyeglasses fashion trend, the principles of good marketing stand the test of time.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Dear Eric: My husband passed away unexpectedly at a young age.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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Clips of Hackman's best films Gene Hackman has passed away at the age of 95.—
Megan Cartwright,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The names of the boaters who perished and those hospitalized were not immediately released.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2025
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That was quickly followed by two fatal accidents aboard small planes—one in Philadelphia and then one in Alaska—in which a total of 17 people perished, adding to the unease.—
Barbara Peterson,
AFAR Media,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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For a deep dive video on the Neko rig, check out this great video from TacticalBassin.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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For more insider tips on Southern California’s beaches, trails and parks, check out past editions of The Wild.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Victoria Beckham stepped out onto the streets of Paris ahead of her eponymous label’s show during Paris Fashion Week.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
7 Mar. 2025
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Last March, celebs stepped out in colorful sneakers to kick-start spring fashion.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Pop off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pop%20off. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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