comes off (as)

verb

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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  1. seems
  2. looks
  3. feels
  4. sounds
Verb
  • And, as the country and its people begin to piece together the full toll of the destruction amid the rubble, the notion of playing baseball seems absurd in the wake of such tragedy.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • But Rhaenyra seems happy enough handing out bread and basking in the smallfolk’s love.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of seems
Verb
  • The fabric is textured to the touch but looks smooth and crisp, giving you a polished look with minimal effort.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
  • The vendors circling this space entered from different directions, which is why the category still looks fragmented.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of looks
Verb
  • The fabric feels cool against my skin and never sticks or clings, even on warmer nights.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • Speak clearly, then act on the opening that feels constructive and well-timed.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
Definition of feels
Verb
  • View gallery - 5 images What sounds more terrifying than a part-cockroach, part-robot cyborg?
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
  • If that all sounds good to you, hit the link and apply right here.
    — Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
Definition of sounds
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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 18 Jul. 2026.

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