as in lure
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain
the spectacular sale was enough of a come-on to get many shoppers to try the store for the first time
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Relevance
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as in no
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable
come on, you can't be serious in making such an offer!
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as in to arrive
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Recent Examples of come on
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
For homeowners in the county, that would come on top of property tax levies that are based on assessed value.
—Mercury News Editorial, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
Justin Curto, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
The marketing come-on for Sardinia is simple: The Italian island calls itself the Caribbean of the Mediterranean.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Noun
His biggest struggles have come on short-to-intermediate routes.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
For homeowners in the county, that would come on top of property tax levies that are based on assessed value.
—Mercury News Editorial, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
Interjection
Not long after, Holt turned down a come-on from the producer Howard Hughes.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
The marketing come-on for Sardinia is simple: The Italian island calls itself the Caribbean of the Mediterranean.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come on
Noun
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Verna insists the souls of the dead live within the alien ship, but Mitsuki resists the lure.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Have a walking-style top-water lure ready for bass schooling on the surface chasing shad.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
Interjection
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Historically, having wider calves meant no (actually cute) knee-high boots on store shelves or online would fit me.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Even though Netflix keeps telling you, no and please, for the love of God, stop asking.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the interests of efficiency, Swain changes tables when the new guest arrives, even if the old guest is still sitting there.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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Earlier in the evening, the FAA said the airport would be unable to land arriving flights for a period because no certified air traffic controllers were available at the hub.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That troubling temptation to treat your phone like a magic portal to a better life finds an ideal personification in Tallulah (Odessa A’zion).—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Oct. 2025
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Measure draw lengths before the shopping begins, and help your protégé resist the temptation to pull too much draw weight.—
The Editors,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
Interjection
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Why, oh why, do the Rangers keep throwing away almost certain victories in the final minutes of playoff games?—
FILIP BONDY,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2017
Verb
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Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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There are alternative sources for jobs data, such as ADP’s private-sector payrolls and proxies produced by the Chicago Fed, which Goolsbee oversees, but few good ways to track consumer prices.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Feeling some heat from next door, New York sweetened its incentive package in its latest budget earlier this year.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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This geopolitical calculus is complicated by immediate economic incentives.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The show centers on Alex (Jason Clarke) and his wife, Maggie Murdaugh (Patricia Arquette), as their privileged world spirals following a fatal 2019 boating accident involving their son, Paul (Johnny Berchtold), that leads to more secrets emerging.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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One hour and forty minutes later the two leaders re-emerged and could be seen shaking hands at the conclusion of their talks.—
Betsy Klein,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Come on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20on. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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