COME OFF Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

come off

verb

Definition of come off

as in to happen

to take place couldn't believe that the wedding would actually come off—they've been "just dating" for years

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as in to succeed

to turn out as planned or desired the attempted revival of the city's downtown never really came off, and even more stores eventually closed

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Recent Examples of come off Belgium is coming off a statement win against the United States. — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 10 July 2026 France is coming off a 1-0 win over Paraguay in the Round of 16, a match in which Paraguay looked more interested in wrestling than playing soccer. — Joe Murphy, NBC news, 9 July 2026 Kansas City’s team, which won a regular-season championship in 2024, is coming off a turbulent season. — Latif Love july 9, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 The Swiss are coming off a 120-minute scoreless draw with Colombia, after surviving a penalty-kick shootout in the Round of 16 on July 7. — Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for come off

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Verb

This episode, Zack wakes up and bolts upright with the bandage still on his head from getting clobbered with a sign on his birthday and can’t remember what happened the night before.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 July 2026
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

Definition of happen

Verb

Marine Le Pen succeeds her father as president of the National Front, launching a long-term effort to broaden the party’s appeal and distance it from its extremist image.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
But instead of playing kingmaker, the lame-duck governor has refused to get behind a candidate to succeed him.

— Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Definition of succeed

Verb

There are more moments to come, with SoFi Stadium slated to host Super Bowl LXI in February and then, in 2028, to stage the Olympic Opening Ceremony and the Olympic swimming competition.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
There is an ethos in the tech industry that talent and information should be able to flow freely and that execution is what ultimately wins.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of be

Verb

News of his death – one example of the political violence roiling America in recent years – quickly went global, with graphic videos flooding social media and politicians on both sides of the aisle swiftly condemning the killing.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Leo Jimenez also went deep for the Marlins, who set a franchise record with 12 homers for a three-game series.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Definition of go

Verb

The decision came before Carney headed to this week’s NATO summit, where allies face pressure to back higher defense spending with concrete plans.

— Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Unlike some folding bikes – including popular models from Brompton and Birdy – which come with small 16-inch wheels, the Tetra gets 20-inchers for greater comfort over a variety of road surfaces.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 July 2026

Definition of come

Verb

Anderson was the final one in the gym, spending nearly a good dozen or so minutes seated next to Hornets assistant coach Ryan Frazier, chatting for a lengthy spell while going over some things.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
The price hikes, especially those for Xbox’s now aging Series X and Series S consoles, have not gone over great with gamers.

— Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026

Definition of go over

Verb

Most of the strikes occur in the summer, killing 20 people each year, according to the NWS.

— STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
The shootings, which also injured four people, occurred at two Fourth of July block parties about two miles apart, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

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