Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for came off (as)
Verb
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Pickens’ answer to the Star-Telegram seemed less optimistic.—
Nick Harris
June 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026 -
Robinson wasn't the only Knick who seemed fed up with Wembanyama.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The Coast Guard and partner search and rescue crews looked for him by air and sea, covering around 529 square miles, the statement said.—
Sofia Saric
June 16,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Mobutu spoke of great achievements, the pride at being the first Black African team at a World Cup, even how good the Zaire yellow shirts (which Mobutu apparently had a hand in designing) looked against their skin.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Shaw said frustration with the situation would be particularly acute among Black voters who already felt the party was taking their votes for granted without showing up for them in kind.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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The steamy walk-in shower felt especially luxurious.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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While fangs and stakes aren’t my forte, a gathering of friends and strangers acting goofy and reminiscing over childhood and teen memories sounded cool.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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With Knicks guard Josh Hart and center Mitchell Robinson double-teaming him, Castle couldn’t get a shot off as the buzzer sounded and the Knicks and their fans celebrated.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Came off (as).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/came%20off%20%28as%29. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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