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as in happens
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 succeeds
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 comes off
And then, there’s the leader, who breaks down just about every huddle when the team comes off the field and prepares to bat.
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Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2026
The letter comes off way too aggressive, according to Hauf.
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Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
This large cooler has two handles on the sides, and the lid comes off completely.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Tina Brown, who literally comes off better than any other person in the Epstein files, had been in business with Weinstein.
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Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
This all comes off as quite wholesome and healthy and refreshing to the large group of investors who spent the past three years bemoaning the increasing concentration of market value in a small cluster of AI-chasing tech platform giants.
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Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
The ad comes off the heels of — but is seemingly not actually connected to — Song Sung Blue, the music drama about the tumultuous lives of Neil Diamond tribute musicians Mike (Hugh Jackman) and Claire Sardina (Kate Hudson), also known as Lightning and Thunder.
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Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026
Watson, who ordinarily comes off the bench for Denver, was named Western Conference Player of the Week by the NBA on Monday.
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Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 Jan. 2026
Then the shirt comes off and the stomach is sucked in.
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David Kamp,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2026
The letter comes off way too aggressive, according to Hauf.
—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
This large cooler has two handles on the sides, and the lid comes off completely.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Tina Brown, who literally comes off better than any other person in the Epstein files, had been in business with Weinstein.
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Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
This all comes off as quite wholesome and healthy and refreshing to the large group of investors who spent the past three years bemoaning the increasing concentration of market value in a small cluster of AI-chasing tech platform giants.
—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
The ad comes off the heels of — but is seemingly not actually connected to — Song Sung Blue, the music drama about the tumultuous lives of Neil Diamond tribute musicians Mike (Hugh Jackman) and Claire Sardina (Kate Hudson), also known as Lightning and Thunder.
—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026
Watson, who ordinarily comes off the bench for Denver, was named Western Conference Player of the Week by the NBA on Monday.
—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 Jan. 2026
Then the shirt comes off and the stomach is sucked in.
—
David Kamp,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes off
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At its core, the play examines what happens when loyalty to an institution collides with a commitment to the truth, as a young lawyer risks his career to challenge powerful military leaders and expose wrongdoing within the ranks.
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At Cosmedica, the price is built to remove the small logistics that make a foreign trip stressful, and most of the planning happens before a patient lands.
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Scenes of Cameron trauma-bonding with peers Jane Fonda (Sasha Lane) and Adam Red Eagle (Forrest Goodluck) add some levity, but Cameron Post succeeds in its aim to haunt.
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No wonder then that despite complete control over every decision, the IPO was such a success – the market sees that the bet on SpaceX only succeeds if Musk gets to make the decision.
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Rothrock said there is no specific type of offender, such as a foreign visitor unaware of American laws.
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Rabbitt said investigators believe the deaths occurred entirely inside Steadman's apartment and that, based on the evidence collected so far, there is no indication anyone from outside the family was involved.
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Valdez, whose seat goes from Brooklyn to Queens, accused her opponent inaccurately of getting pro-Israel donations.
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The bus goes more places more frequently than trains, filling a niche like no other.
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How much do fans really care if a guy or girl goes over?
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The tall mules are held in place by a wide toe strap that goes over the vamp creating an open, peep toe-like design.
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The home starts at PLN 199,000 (for reference, this works out to roughly US$52,500), but will vary a lot depending on options chosen.
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On a $20,000 auto loan, this works out to be an extra $15 per month.
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Stars sell the tickets, drive the story clicks and generate the most interest.
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The story demonstrates that a real apology requires behavioral follow-through, a lesson that clicks instantly with young viewers because it’s wrapped in an upbeat, memorable tune.
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“Comes off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20off. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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