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as in happened
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 succeeded
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 came off
After a year characterized by mass layoffs, the federal government once again shed jobs, cutting 34,000 in January as some workers who accepted deferred resignation offers last year came off payrolls.
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Rachel Barber, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Udogie came off in the second half at Old Trafford after pulling up while running down the left wing.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Officials gave varying numbers as the incident unfolded, but Roache said early Friday that a total of 13 cars decoupled during the derailment and 10 came off tracks.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
Andrei Kuzmenko, who the Kings acquired from the Flyers at last season’s trade deadline, appeared to score a goal that would have extended the Los Angeles lead to 3-0 in the first period, but the Flyers challenged that the play was offside, and after review the goal came off the board.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Domantas Sabonis came off the bench to post 24 points, 16 rebounds and six assists for the Kings (12-34), who have lost four in a row.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Hayden Hakala led the Spartans with 13 points, Chris Hauck had seven points and Sebastian Perez came off the bench to finish with seven points.
—David Delgado, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Jayden Harvey came off the bench to add 13 points for Randolph.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Bryson Dagon came off the bench to score 13 points, while Daniel Morakinyo chipped in with six points and Will Hooks had six rebounds.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Rachel Barber, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Udogie came off in the second half at Old Trafford after pulling up while running down the left wing.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Officials gave varying numbers as the incident unfolded, but Roache said early Friday that a total of 13 cars decoupled during the derailment and 10 came off tracks.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
Andrei Kuzmenko, who the Kings acquired from the Flyers at last season’s trade deadline, appeared to score a goal that would have extended the Los Angeles lead to 3-0 in the first period, but the Flyers challenged that the play was offside, and after review the goal came off the board.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Domantas Sabonis came off the bench to post 24 points, 16 rebounds and six assists for the Kings (12-34), who have lost four in a row.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Hayden Hakala led the Spartans with 13 points, Chris Hauck had seven points and Sebastian Perez came off the bench to finish with seven points.
—David Delgado, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Jayden Harvey came off the bench to add 13 points for Randolph.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Bryson Dagon came off the bench to score 13 points, while Daniel Morakinyo chipped in with six points and Will Hooks had six rebounds.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for came off
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The cause of the accident, which happened shortly before noon in good weather, was not immediately clear.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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The water reaching the Lower Basin will probably fall below that point later this year or next, which has never happened, said Brenda Burman, general manager of the Central Arizona Project.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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That turned the deadline into a fire sale as the Bulls succeeded in moving every expiring contract except that of Zach Collins, who was essentially off the market because of lingering injuries.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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While the Heat over the years have succeeded with smaller guards, the majority of success stories with those of diminutive stature are those with stockier builds, such as Tim Hardaway, Goran Dragic, Kyle Lowry or even current bulldog Davion Mitchell.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Importantly, there was no access to our member database, member accounts, the Bumble application, or member direct messages or profiles.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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All the while, there was the cancer.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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An Oxford University study found that from 1960 to 2016, host cities went over budget by an average of 156%.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
9 Feb. 2026
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The family then went over by the tunnel where the Patriots are introduced, and Jack tried his best to get Henderson’s attention, but couldn’t.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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The future superintendent went on to serve as an administrator at South Wayne Junior High School, now known as Lynhurst 7th and 8th Grade Center.—
Carley Lanich,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hollins went on to wear the jersey during warmups before Sunday’s game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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So, owner Robert Kraft went with another familiar face and former Super Bowl champion, this time with head coaching experience already.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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As for accessories, Union went mostly minimal, save for a few pieces of gold jewelry to add a pop of color contrast to the mostly monochrome look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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While Minnesota was hot from deep, the tactic worked out in the end Sunday.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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Jorge Polanco, another career middle infielder, signed to play first base after having worked out at the spot last season with the Seattle Mariners.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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That came just a few days after news broke that Palantir had secured a $10 billion contract from the US Army over the next decade.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Came off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/came%20off. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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