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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes off (as)
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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
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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
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The coverage of showers and storms looks hit-or-miss.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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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