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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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This typically happens because navigating the conflict proves that the relationship is resilient and can withstand the realities of the human experience.
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
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Anguay succeeds Paul Lau, a 45-year veteran of the utility who in January announced his intention to retire.
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Some nearby residents who are not affiliated with the temple also hope the project succeeds.
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Not to do what is economically beneficial, even if there is an argument that is in a client’s immediate best interest, but in holding power to the law.
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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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That water supply is not the same water supply that goes toward agriculture, which accounts for a huge portion of the water used in the country, Anisfeld said.
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Sanders identifies a real free-rider problem, even if his solution goes much too far.
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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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They're hidden in plain sight; the touch stripe physically clicks when the top and bottom sections are pressed.
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Stars sell the tickets, drive the story clicks and generate the most interest.
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“Comes off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20off. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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