comes off (as)

Definition of comes off (as)next
present tense third-person singular of come off (as)
as in seems
to give the impression of being she is an intelligent debater, but she can sometimes come off as arrogant

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Verb
  • Until now, there seems to be no way to answer this question.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Zoschak said the stereotypical TCC member was a younger teenage girl, just like Audree, though there were many other people and the gender balance seems to be roughly 50-50.
    Meena Duerson, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Despite being a newbie in the NBA and everything that comes along with it, the Charlotte Hornets’ rising rookie looks as composed as a veteran at times.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The coverage of showers and storms looks hit-or-miss.
    Cutter Martin, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Featuring one-of-a-kind prints and stand out colors, each piece feels special -- like it was made just for you.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Fear may thrive in the shadows, but here, under bright fluorescent lights, the terror feels even more malevolent, something ambient and inescapable.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • If a plan sounds too perfect, look at the details to ensure none of them have been overlooked.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The ring around the button will illuminate during the process, and a brief musical chime sounds when it’s finished.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 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 17 Apr. 2026.

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