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came off

VERB

transpire

Synonyms

STRONGEST

go off go over pan out

WEAK

befall betide break chance click come about develop go hap happen occur prove out succeed take place

Antonyms

WEAK

not happen

Example Sentences

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The few times he appeared outside those safe spaces came off as safari expeditions in a mysterious city the 42-year-old lifelong Angeleno obviously didn’t know.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Foden started the Euro 2024 final defeat by Spain, Palmer came off the bench and scored as the future of the Three Lions.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Both home runs came off four-seams Kochanowicz left hanging too far over the center of the plate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

The way the ball flew back out of play for a throw-in had to suggest it came off Nicholson's head, so the VAR must think it came off his hand at the same time too.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

They made so much noise that the captain heard them and came off the bridge.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey