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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
The Senegalese guard Jean Jacques Boissy leads the league in scoring with 23.8 PPG, coming off the bench to underscore their impressive depth.
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Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Those who live near the Chiquita Canyon landfill have come to depend on the guidance of state scientists monitoring the noxious fumes coming off the literal dumpster fire.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
Oftentimes there could be a player that comes off the bench that’s playing starter’s minutes and a guy who starts who’s playing bench minutes.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
In an interview with PEOPLE tied to the U.S. release of -196 vodka seltzer, Jonas, 37, spoke about the emotional toll that an international tour can take on musicians, especially coming off of the high of constant action and adrenaline.
—Emily Rella, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Those who live near the Chiquita Canyon landfill have come to depend on the guidance of state scientists monitoring the noxious fumes coming off the literal dumpster fire.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
Oftentimes there could be a player that comes off the bench that’s playing starter’s minutes and a guy who starts who’s playing bench minutes.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
In an interview with PEOPLE tied to the U.S. release of -196 vodka seltzer, Jonas, 37, spoke about the emotional toll that an international tour can take on musicians, especially coming off of the high of constant action and adrenaline.
—Emily Rella, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come off
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The Survivors takes place in Evelyn Bay, Tasmania, Australia – a town still haunted by a tragedy that happened more than 15 years prior.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Long-range drone attacks continue Russia has repeatedly targeted civilian areas of Ukraine with Shahed drones during the war, as happened on Sunday night.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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To succeed and avoid harming your personal financial health, a clear structure and commitment to intentional financial actions are essential.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The early options on the GOP side are bleak: Neither Donalds nor Casey DeSantis, the governor’s wife who’s said to be interested in succeeding him, is the moderate Florida so desperately needs now.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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But the calculation is different in the Senate, where there are no Republicans who represent high-tax states like California and New York where SALT is a top priority.—
Claudia Grisales,
NPR,
4 June 2025
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Throughout the day there was some garden variety intraday choppiness, but nothing that would have alarmed investors that weren’t day traders.—
Paolo Confino,
Fortune,
4 June 2025
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Some comforters can go right into the wash with no problem, while others need some extra or different care.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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What went right, what went wrong, and what are the prospects for Elon's mammoth rocket meeting NASA's goals for a moon landing in 2027?—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
31 May 2025
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Her initial suggestion to stop didn’t go over well.—
Jim Farber,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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The principle is to never lose sight of where good and interesting work may be happening in the world, and then making sense of how that work will go over at Calabash.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Most of the strikes occur in the summer, killing 20 people each year, according to the NWS.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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Are there any nutritional deficiencies that can occur with ADHD diets?—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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Search by title or topic in the Search Bar in the middle of the Home Page, or click on the blue ‘years’ boxes and browse.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Then tap the trashcan in the bottom right of the screen > Confirm your decision by clicking Delete or Delete # Photos.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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Pollination season was windy, cold and rainy — but supply chain problems began to improve and inventory came down.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Friday night’s outcome came down to two ridiculous shots from distance that got past one of the best goalies in the NWSL.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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“Come off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20off. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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