COMING OFF Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

coming off

verb

present participle of come off

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 Throw him in yard, full go, no more limiting, no snap counts, no concern for opponent’s souls and fully unleash the 25-year-old coming off two ACL surgeries while everyone crosses fingers that his ligaments hold up. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 The streetcar hurtled down the hill before coming off the rails on a bend and smashing into a building, leaving the wooden cabin a crumpled wreck. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 The Delta Devils are coming off of seasons of 2-9, 1-10, 1-11 and 2-9. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026 The Lions are coming off a 17-13 victory against the Washington Commanders in the NFL preseason. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 The good news is the Patriots are coming off a Super Bowl appearance in only the second season for quarterback Drake Maye. — Nbc Sports, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026 Senior offensive/defensive lineman Dezmon Howard, senior wide receiver/defensive back Meek Laurent and junior offensive lineman Jack Soller also are back for a team coming off its first sectional title since 2021. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Wheeler County is coming off a 12-1 season, the best in the program’s 60-year history, and the school’s first region title. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming off

Verb

Once there, Meir was able to unzip a portion of Adenot's extravehicular mobility unit's (EMU's) upper arm assembly to inspect what was happening.

— Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Users can discover and host wellness events, find their community, and stay engaged with what’s happening around them through a single platform.

— Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of happening

Verb

At present, markets have largely anticipated Andy Burnham succeeding Starmer.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Parton and my mom taught that literacy was key to succeeding — Mami regularly took us to the library, while Dolly created a nonprofit that provides free books to young children, including Spanish-language options.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of succeeding

Verb

Now both sides are releasing those background reports, with the defense going first by going over 20 pages of Austin Metcalf's behavioral history.

— J.D. Miles, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
My problem is the kart path along the road has 3 or so feet of grass between it and the road, then suddenly the grass narrows and is eventually gone before going over the bridge and everything is squeezed together.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of going over

Verb

The location of his injury has led some to wonder if he’ll be hindered — Judge did slump for a few weeks while playing through pain prior to going on the IL — but Boone didn’t share those concerns on Tuesday.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
The only thing going on in my mind was, ‘Get your head over the ball’.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of going on

Verb

Some fitness enthusiasts swear that working out on an empty stomach burns more fat, while others insist that eating beforehand is essential for maximizing energy and performance.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Fry and Drew did make important contributions, working out passive techniques for setting hot and humid air in motion.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026