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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes off (as)
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Every few years, the sun seems to change its mood.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026 -
And yet, there haven’t been any reports of reefer madness outbreaks that the editorial seems to portend will result from beverages infused with a relatively small amount of THC being sold as an option at the United Center itself.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But, as of Thursday’s close, before the print, Apple stock was up 4% so far this week, and finally looks ready to end its losing streak.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Its drawstring hood looks sleek but still keeps the cold out (simply adjust the fit to shield yourself from rain and snow), and its knee-length silhouette offers more coverage than traditional puffer jackets.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Despite a disappointing launch back in 2016, the developers stuck with it and have crafted a wildly successful and long-running space sim that feels like a greatest hits montage of all the games that came before it.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Name what already feels safe and what needs time, and the right people should care about the difference.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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And of so myself and the other woman who, has been around in L one, were like, fine, that sounds good to me.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
4 Feb. 2026
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Competing on a shredded ligament sounds risky for long-term knee health, but that’s not necessarily the case, Daniel Kaplan, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at NYU Langone Health, tells SELF.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Comes off (as).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20off%20%28as%29. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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