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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
Hamdan, however, will have his work cut out for him with the Dolphins, a team with a quarterback coming off a dismal season in Tua Tagovailoa and an unproven second-year player in Quinn Ewers.
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Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Moss, who is coming off her Emmy-winning role on The Handmaid’s Tale, recently starred in and produced the FX on Hulu limited series The Veil.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
That’s a big change for the cerebral right-hander, who’ll be counted on to return from injuries and provide stability to a rebuilt rotation coming off the worst season in major league history.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2026
Stewart received seven games for aggressively coming off the bench and instigating.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
Skiiers also perform tricks coming off two jumps — one near the top of the course and another further down.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
Simeon Woods Richardson is out of options and coming off a strong finish to last season.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
Both are coming off miserable offensive seasons.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Next up is defending national champion Florida, which is coming off a week of rest following a dominant win over South Carolina.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Moss, who is coming off her Emmy-winning role on The Handmaid’s Tale, recently starred in and produced the FX on Hulu limited series The Veil.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
That’s a big change for the cerebral right-hander, who’ll be counted on to return from injuries and provide stability to a rebuilt rotation coming off the worst season in major league history.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2026
Stewart received seven games for aggressively coming off the bench and instigating.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
Skiiers also perform tricks coming off two jumps — one near the top of the course and another further down.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
Simeon Woods Richardson is out of options and coming off a strong finish to last season.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
Both are coming off miserable offensive seasons.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Next up is defending national champion Florida, which is coming off a week of rest following a dominant win over South Carolina.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming off
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While the Super Bowl halftime show is happening on NBC and Peacock, Turning Point USA is hosting an alternative halftime show for viewers at home.—
Maria Francis,
Oklahoman,
8 Feb. 2026
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That difference — that scissor that is happening in the sled — is what gives you steering.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Bob Iger, named chief executive in 2005 succeeding Michael Eisner, left abruptly in 2000 and then parks chief Bob Chapek stepped in.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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Aside from contributing more tax money and stimulating the economy, O’Leary also reasoned that some billionaires are self-made and shouldn’t be punished for succeeding financially in their careers.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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And then coming down and just jacking up a dribble pull-up is not a good shot.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The cost of launching satellites to space is coming down just as the costs of building and operating AI data centers on earth are rising.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Floor Tiles For floor tiles and grout, King recommends first going over your surfaces with a scrub brush and using a squeegee to dry.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
11 Feb. 2026
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Running back Javonte Williams, like Pickens, had a career year by going over 1,000 rushing yards.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Chicago Teachers Union President Stacey Davis Gates will be stepping away from her duties and going on a temporary medical leave, the union announced on Wednesday.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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In January 2025, fans thought Monfils had a shot at the Australian Open title after going on a three-win streak.—
Erica Marrison,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Michael Hicks weighs in on how a copy‑paste bill has lawmakers going after degrees Indiana doesn’t even offer in his latest op-ed.—
Kurtcia Collazo,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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At one point, NBC’s color commentator Cris Collinsworth openly wondered how many yards Walker had picked up after going backward.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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For the past two decades or so, Zurek has been working out how that happens.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some of them lived together, were working out together.—
Matt Zahn,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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The liquid will feel toasty going down, and a hot mug is excellent for heating cold hands.—
Erin Huffstetler,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
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But Paramount Skydance’s David Ellison is not going down without a fight.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Coming off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20off. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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