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 So you’re approached by Esquire with the idea for a longform story on To Catch a Predator, coming off of the tragedy in Texas. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026 All the more so when coming off an injury that could inject doubt until direction confrontation. — Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026 Heyworth figures to provide more of a challenge coming off a 42-8 win over Leroy. — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 Is that enough to hold off a Carolina team coming off a 34-3 stomping of Atlanta? — Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 Stocks are coming off a day in the red as the rise in bond yields puts pressure on the market. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026 Musically, Drake is coming off releasing three albums in May, as his ICEMAN LP topped the Billboard 200, while HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR followed suit in the second and third slots. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming off

Verb

The rest of the action is a bit later in the day, with the next game happening between the Blue Jays and Orioles.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Both of those players, by the way, are eligible to return to practice this week, but Campbell doesn't see that happening for either of them.

— Christian Romo, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of happening

Verb

Wilson will join the company sometime in 2027, succeeding Nik Jhangiani, who will remain in the role for a transition period.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
The designers and brands succeeding right now appear to be those who understand how to honor history and invigorate the brand, without being held back or weighed down by legacy.

— Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of succeeding

Verb

That percentage is coming down as part of UPS’ plan to eliminate lower-quality volume, but Amazon still represents a meaningful part of the business.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
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

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

The Craft of Living is mostly a set of literary notes, like Leopardi’s Zibaldone, with almost no mention of the history going on all around him.

— Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Three years later, there’s some kind of activity going on inside Vine Street Brewing’s 150-year-old building almost every day of the week, from running club meet-ups to card game nights.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of going on

Verb

But this is Mahomes, Kelce, Jones and coach Andy Reid coming to town with three Super Bowls under their belt and a determination to return to contending form early this season after going 6-11 last year.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Dramatic cuffs added more angles to the look, while the buttons going undone at the waist created a touch of tension that transitioned to Edgar-Jones’ skirt.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of going

Verb

And finding that fresh way to tell stories doesn’t necessarily mean going down the tried-and-tested horror route.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of going down

Verb

This time, Miles Teller plays the father, an out-of-work engineer who is convinced by his ex-cop brother (Adam Driver) to go into business with a group of Russian importers working out of Gowanus.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Bodine is expected to work with the Rays through Sunday, then next week join a group of 25-30 minor-leaguers working out in Port Charlotte to be available if needed.

— Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026