come off

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Recent Examples of come off The Senegalese guard Jean Jacques Boissy leads the league in scoring with 23.8 PPG, coming off the bench to underscore their impressive depth. Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 Those who live near the Chiquita Canyon landfill have come to depend on the guidance of state scientists monitoring the noxious fumes coming off the literal dumpster fire. William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025 Oftentimes there could be a player that comes off the bench that’s playing starter’s minutes and a guy who starts who’s playing bench minutes. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025 In an interview with PEOPLE tied to the U.S. release of -196 vodka seltzer, Jonas, 37, spoke about the emotional toll that an international tour can take on musicians, especially coming off of the high of constant action and adrenaline. Emily Rella, People.com, 26 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for come off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for come off
Verb
  • Don’t miss what’s happening People on X are the first to know. Don’t miss what’s happening People on X are the first to know.
    X (formerly Twitter), X (formerly Twitter), 30 May 2025
  • Sure enough, that’s what happened with the Broncos.
    Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Verb
  • To succeed and avoid harming your personal financial health, a clear structure and commitment to intentional financial actions are essential.
    Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
  • Kendrick Meek succeeded his mother, the late Carrie Meek, in Congress.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
Verb
  • Yet there is no question that Neto is the Angels’ best player this year, and a star for years to come.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
  • Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays.
    Kris Holt, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Verb
  • The funds raised at this event are crucial, as the net proceeds go directly to DMVA, allowing the organization to further its essential nonprofit mission: to bolster and sustain the small businesses that form the heart of the Del Mar community, the news release stated.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
  • Some comforters can go right into the wash with no problem, while others need some extra or different care.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
Verb
  • Her initial suggestion to stop didn’t go over well.
    Jim Farber, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
  • The principle is to never lose sight of where good and interesting work may be happening in the world, and then making sense of how that work will go over at Calabash.
    Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Verb
  • Most of the strikes occur in the summer, killing 20 people each year, according to the NWS.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 June 2025
  • The region was a hotbed for the disease, with almost half of all deaths in Italy due to pellagra at the end of the 19th century occurring in Veneto.
    Asia London Palomba, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2025
Verb
  • Search by title or topic in the Search Bar in the middle of the Home Page, or click on the blue ‘years’ boxes and browse.
    Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
  • Then tap the trashcan in the bottom right of the screen > Confirm your decision by clicking Delete or Delete # Photos.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
Verb
  • Pollination season was windy, cold and rainy — but supply chain problems began to improve and inventory came down.
    Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025
  • The overhead lines came down on the tracks, causing a power loss.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2025

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“Come off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20off. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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