COMING OFF Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

coming off

verb

present participle of come off

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 Young is coming off a ferocious couple of live years, first with Crazy Horse and then with the Chrome Hearts. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026 Lead actor Anthony Ippolito, who landed the part with an unsolicited self-tape, disappears into the garbled diction and hangdog stubbornness of a young Stallone without ever coming off as a mere impression of a person. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 The Rams are coming off an embarrassing 27-7 defeat by the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 Gleeson is coming off of Spider-Noir at Prime Video and stars with Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy in Peacock’s limited series The Good Daughter, set to premiere in November. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026 Delevingne is coming off raved about Cannes drama Club Kid, Worthington returned for the blockbuster Avatar franchise and Hemsworth last year had Netflix’s The Witcher. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026 Rashan Gary and future Hall of Famer Von Miller are now coming off the edge, and potential Defensive Rookie of the Year Caleb Downs is making his NFL introduction. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 The streetcar hurtled down the hill before coming off the rails on a bend and smashing into a building, leaving the wooden cabin a crumpled wreck. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 The Delta Devils are coming off of seasons of 2-9, 1-10, 1-11 and 2-9. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026

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Verb

With competitive midterm races happening in nearly all of the early states, potential Democratic presidential candidates are already on the trail with purple-district incumbents and candidates.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
However, when one of those controls is compromised, resilience depends on having independent means of understanding what is actually happening across the environment.

— Shane Buckley, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of happening

Verb

In the current market, some retailers and brands are succeeding and remaining competitive, while others have had to change course—closing, pivoting to other verticals or selling their businesses.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
The final season of Girls ended (spoiler) with Hannah Horvath a mother, attempting and, finally, succeeding to get her son to latch.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of succeeding

Verb

Jones intercepted Jay Kastantin on Bowling Green’s second offensive possession, coming down with a ball tipped by Williams Nwaneri at the line of scrimmage.

— Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
The easiest way to know which trends are coming down the pipeline is to look to stylish celebrities who have access to the coolest pieces.

— Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of coming down

Verb

So picking up Pete, rounding the bases, and then going back in the dugout and everything that unfolds while that’s happening is just as important as the play-by-play of that ball going over the fence.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Whether incorporated through a chic shoulder bag, lightweight layers, or comfy footwear, suede adds visual interest to any outfit without going over the top.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of going over

Verb

There’s a lot going on that reminded me of that 2019 season there.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
The Athletic stands there slightly awkwardly, simultaneously trying to see what’s going on while, at the same time, trying not to get in anyone’s way.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of going on

Verb

Then, Alfonso revealed Sarah Jane and Hailey were the first couple going home, leaving Tatyana and Jan and Giada and Alan safe for another week.

— Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
That means Salomon will protect its core and accelerate in running by going bigger in scale and investing in events, plus provide a pipeline of innovation.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of going

Verb

And while the club escaped with a draw after going down 2-0 on Friday, results elsewhere have given KC a bit of cushion at the playoff cut line.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
Still, all signs continue to point to the trade’s going down … eventually.

— Law Murray, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of going down

Verb

The coach is photographed in a variety of tongue-in-cheek situations such as grilling, taking an ice plunge, beekeeping, working out and doing karate — all while wearing khakis.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Michigan State’s special teams hire is paying off Michigan State’s big assistant hire is already working out.

— Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026