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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes off (as)
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There is some optimism among those connected to the Spanish club about his arrival, which would lessen the potential for more serious moves in January — although multiple sources have told The Athletic that the Englishman moving from Liverpool next month seems unfeasible.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024 -
Leeds still have a small squad, so a raft of exits, either loan or permanent, seems unlikely.—
Nancy Froston,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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This plant looks similar to its relatives, the more popular Christmas cacti (Schlumbergera x buckleyi)and Thanksgiving cacti (Schlumbergera truncata), which are named for the holidays closest to their bloom times.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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Another agreed that the pants are flattering on short statures, adding that the material feels soft and looks good when worn with the brand’s matching funnel neck sweatshirt.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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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 24 May. 2025.
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