POPS OFF Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

pops off

verb

present tense third-person singular of pop off

as in dies

to stop living he didn't pop off until the ripe old age of 102

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Recent Examples of pops off The novel’s alternate realities are split like a nightmarish LP — the party in Silver Lake pops off on the A-side where, soon, most territories will be contested, and militias and gunfire will become ubiquitous. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 Another measures depth and water temperature for several months, then pops off. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 The station's rear panel pops off to reveal the water inlet and discharge ports, and the filter tray is behind a side panel. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 Williams pops off Williams scored 10 early points, knocking down a few 3-pointers and dropping in a layup to get the crowd going, and then canning a smooth midrange shot to get up to double figures within five minutes. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 May 2026 If Akira Schmid randomly pops off, things could get interesting. — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026 One, filmed near the berm, shows dozens of bodies on the ground and fighters with RSF insignia walking among them as vehicles burn nearby and sporadic gunfire pops off in the background. — Sara Monetta, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2025 Nearly a decade later, the arm of three-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes still pops off the film. — Sam McDowell 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025 This is the week where conversations turn flirty, your writing or content pops off, and even casual chats feel charged with charm. — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 12 Oct. 2025

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Austin Dennison, played by David Gyasi, tragically dies in the first few episodes of Season 4.

— Peter White, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
In the first, a best-selling mystery author dies, and Benoit Blanc, a charismatic and inquisitive private eye played by Daniel Craig, must investigate.

— New York Times, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of dies

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The January 16, 2027 slot once again falls the day after the end of nomination voting in the Academy Awards on January 15, and before the January 21 nominations announcement.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
As night falls, Kenny and Christina are over the moon about their trip.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of falls

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Notable franchise records • Dak Prescott is six touchdown passes away from passing Tony Romo to become the Dallas Cowboys career leader in passing touchdowns.

— Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The loan does not need to be repaid until the last borrower passes away, sells the home, or moves out for good, such as entering long-term care.

— Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of passes away

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In The Children, sister and brother Guinevere and Ennis grow up under the shadow of their mother, Edith Sharpe, whose Ninth City children’s book series transfixes the world until Edith perishes in a mysterious fire in Vermont.

— Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
Every soldier Harry would have saved on a transport during the war perishes too.

— Margaret Heidenry, Vanity Fair, 24 Dec. 2025

Definition of perishes

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