BLAST OFF 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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Recent Examples of blastoff

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

Further programming and launch details will be revealed closer to the October debut, the company said.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
Unlike terrestrial data centers, repairs or replacement could require another launch.

— Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of launch

Verb

An American Airline Boeing 737 hit birds while taking off from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Monday, leading to flames shooting from an engine and an emergency landing.

— Amanda Jackson, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Both took off with the ball in the air, and after it was caught Sogard was doubled off first for the third out of the inning.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of take off

Verb

As Vollering zoomed along the famed Promenade des Anglais by the seaside in Nice, Niewiadoma-Phinney and former Giro d’Italia winner Elisa Longo Borghini could not close the gap.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Wilson had to work her way back from a knee injury to compete in that race, and had the lead, up until the final lap, before the trans athlete zoomed past her and took first place.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of zoom

Verb

Towle was one of many participants in the May 28 show, a collaboration between The Chemo Club, a community uplifting cancer warriors, and Post Swim, a brand for women who’ve undergone reconstructive surgery.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026
The instruments and rhythms dance with Lenae’s sinuous vocals, nudging her into odd pockets, uplifting her notes.

— Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 7 Aug. 2026

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