BLASTOFF 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 enormous amount of safe food gets taken off shelves and is wasted under the current system, costing big retailers hundreds of millions — and in some extraordinary cases, billions — of dollars each year, according to Yiannas.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
The Valkyries took off in the second quarter after another slow start, ending the first half on an 11-0 run on the way to a 44-28 lead at the break.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of take off

Verb

The spacecraft photographed the crater a week after the collision from 60 miles up, while zooming along at 1 mile per second.

— CBS News, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
But this weekend in Washington, racecars will zoom around at speeds as high as 185 mph during the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.

— Liam Scott, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of zoom

Verb

Each envelope contains a message meant to encourage, validate or uplift the person who selects it.

— Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026
Login The Christian Science Monitor was founded in 1908 to lift the standard of journalism and uplift humanity.

— Suzanne Salvatore, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026

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