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Recent Examples of Synonyms for came off (as)
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The demise of two traffic cops beneath his truck seemed like justice to him.—
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Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026 -
His winning smile and enduring optimism, along with his habit of riding his bicycle to work while chomping on an apple seemed to help cement his popularity in the Netherlands, where such down-to-earth behavior is prized.—
Mike Corder,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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So while Annabeth was happy when the Golden Fleece healed the tree and brought Thalia back in the present, Percy looked downright pissed.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Jan. 2026
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The travel platform looked at multiple flight routes throughout the year to determine which day had the lowest prices.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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Wednesday night’s Western League bout between Mission Bay and Scripps Ranch felt like a must-win for both squads.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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The brunt of this major winter storm will be felt in Baltimore and across Maryland on Sunday.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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But what felt like a light at the end of the tunnel Wednesday night didn’t feel nearly as hopeful for USC by the final buzzer sounded.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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At least five other justices on the nine-member court also sounded skeptical about the effort to remove her from office.—
Mark Sherman,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 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 27 Jan. 2026.
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