came off (as)

Definition of came off (as)next
past tense of come off (as)
as in seemed
to give the impression of being she is an intelligent debater, but she can sometimes come off as arrogant

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  • As of now, Imam has no plans to create a think tank or a second campus, even though those had seemed like good ideas when applying for the grant.
    Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The big story Last December, when Amazon pledged a massive $35 billion investment in India including for digitizing over 12 million small businesses and enhancing logistical infrastructure, the scale of the commitment seemed disproportionate to the market’s size.
    Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Boy Band Confidential *NSYNC's lineup almost looked very different.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Stocks rallied yesterday, as investors looked past a breakdown in Iran peace talks.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
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  • Davie will be replaced by Matt Brittin on May 18, though the ex-Google executive has already made his presence felt on BBC premises, introducing himself to staff ahead of his official start date.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
  • What once felt like personal failure can begin to look like an unmet need for understanding and support.
    Malana VanTyler, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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  • The United Center faithful applauded as the final horn sounded for the last time this season.
    Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Tempered by age and experience, her singing sounded relaxed and a little sweeter.
    Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 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 19 Apr. 2026.

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