come off

verb

Definition of come offnext
1
as in to happen
to take place couldn't believe that the wedding would actually come off—they've been "just dating" for years

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2
as in to succeed
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 come off The latter came off a 17-year hiatus since losing to Cyborg in Strikeforce to headline the first MMA card on Netflix against Rousey. — Leocciano Callao, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Burgess and Nicholas’ View The wheels are coming off of this Congress. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 23 July 2026 The team is coming off a 5-1 homestand with series victories over the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 Viktor Lakhim came off the bench to post a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for come off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for come off
  1. happen
  2. succeed
  3. be
  4. go
  5. come
  6. go over
  7. occur
  8. click
Verb
  • As all of this finale drama is happening around him, Danny gets increasingly drunker, foreshadowing absolutely nothing good coming our way.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 30 July 2026
  • Now his son, who is expected back from California in a few days, is dealing with the psychological effects of what happened.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of happen
Verb
  • Potter added that to succeed in a world where robotaxis and humanoid robots are the future, vertical integration will be key as supply chains to move the materials and goods required don't exist at the moment.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 27 July 2026
  • That plan includes harnessing data collected by the Independent Center, which has been using AI to identify districts where independents have the best chance of succeeding.
    — Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 27 July 2026
Definition of succeed
Verb
  • Tenants have said the living conditions there are considered life-threatening, such as restoring electricity and air conditioning.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • Currently, there are 1,792 active cases, according to official figures.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Definition of be
Verb
  • Fans were in horror before going quiet as Aubrey Edwards called for the bell.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • But Tessarion’s always there and there’s a love and a deep appreciation that goes both ways with them.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 July 2026
Definition of go
Verb
  • Even in the prime of his worldwide fame, the legendary jazz saxophonist regularly came home for gigs.
    — Dan Kelly July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • Accessibility Most guests park in a central lot before heading to their cabins—reducing carbon emissions—but two ADA-compliant cabins come with parking spots.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of come
Verb
  • Joey Logano — a three-time NASCAR champ — had somehow gone over a year between Cup wins.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
  • The price of Brent Crude oil briefly went over $91 per barrel this morning before receding to $89.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Definition of go over
Verb
  • Sorting out the secondary After linebacker and receiver, the most interesting position battles will occur in the secondary.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • Japan ‌is one of the ​world’s most earthquake-prone countries, with a tremor occurring at least every 5 minutes.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of occur
Verb
  • When comedy writer Sean Clements heard about a local turf war involving the low-impact sport, his brain started clicking.
    — William Earl, Variety, 24 July 2026
  • If a complaint or case number is available under the tab, click on it and read through the document to see the disciplinary record.
    — Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Definition of click

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