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as in happening
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 succeeding
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 coming off
Sellers, seeing weaker prices and higher mortgage rates, are coming off the market or deciding to wait a while longer before listing in the first place.
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Diana Olick, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
The Wave are coming off a 1-1 draw against the Portland Thorns, where midfielder Savannah McCaskill scored her first goal of the season in the 56th minute.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Lightly dampen the cloth in soapy water if that hair spray and mousse aren't coming off.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
Eastern Hills won the rivalry game last year and is coming off a strong 34-28 overtime victory against a solid Benbrook squad.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
At 23 years old, coming off the first 80-point season of his career, Raymond is carrying a Net Projection just outside the league’s top 20 wingers.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
One player who is impacted by this is superstar wide receiver Malik Nabers, who is coming off the worst game of his career against the Kansas City Chiefs.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Tipping — who, prior to HIM, was a contender for Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings — was coming off a steady output of television at the time of his HIM pitch.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Rogen is coming off his first-ever Emmy wins for The Studio, which landed the top Outstanding Comedy Series honor, as well as Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, and Writing and Directing, all for Rogen.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Diana Olick, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
The Wave are coming off a 1-1 draw against the Portland Thorns, where midfielder Savannah McCaskill scored her first goal of the season in the 56th minute.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Lightly dampen the cloth in soapy water if that hair spray and mousse aren't coming off.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
Eastern Hills won the rivalry game last year and is coming off a strong 34-28 overtime victory against a solid Benbrook squad.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
At 23 years old, coming off the first 80-point season of his career, Raymond is carrying a Net Projection just outside the league’s top 20 wingers.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
One player who is impacted by this is superstar wide receiver Malik Nabers, who is coming off the worst game of his career against the Kansas City Chiefs.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Tipping — who, prior to HIM, was a contender for Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings — was coming off a steady output of television at the time of his HIM pitch.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Rogen is coming off his first-ever Emmy wins for The Studio, which landed the top Outstanding Comedy Series honor, as well as Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, and Writing and Directing, all for Rogen.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming off
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And yet what ended up happening was creating this team atmosphere and camaraderie.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Trump has also suggested that, because cold weather events are still taking place, climate change can’t be happening.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Brewers are succeeding by developing good young players, such as center fielder Jackson Chourio, Attanasio said, using the Tampa Bay Rays model.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Lear deBessonet was named the artistic director of Lincoln Center Theater, succeeding André Bishop after his 33-year tenure.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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And Sweet Dreams, of course, with that cow coming down the elevator into this tiny basement in SoHo.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
23 Sep. 2025
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While some employers still rely on typical benchmarks like degrees or titles, this talent strategy has helped the Hawks close workforce gaps and prepare for the surprises coming down the court.—
Ryan Stowers,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Many of the players enjoyed how meticulous the head coach was when going over details pre-and post-match but, as poor results continued, some felt this information went in one ear and out the other.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Insults were hurled at McIlroy with such ferocity that his playing partner Shane Lowry had to be held back from going over the ropes to get at the fans.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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There’s nothing going on outside anyway.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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The same goes for its overall profile, though, there’s a lot going on in its front fascia—the side venting is seemingly there for function, but the massive grille is… a lot.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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At its best, Notre Dame has played with an edge Freeman created by going for it on fourth down, sending blitzes with little coverage, calling fake punts.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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After going public together on social media, the pair have elicited strong reactions from people in their comments — some appalled by their age gap and others who quickly jump to their defense.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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So, what’s a burgeoning fitness girl to do with her hair when working out several days a week?—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Sep. 2025
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Research shows that new experiences—like stepping outside and encountering a new environment while working out—trigger the brain's reward system.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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So why are satisfaction rates going down?—
Tomas Gorny,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Hood offered an olive branch to Equity last week to co-operate on the issue but Equity is instead going down the appeals route.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Coming off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20off. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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