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as in to come
to come near or nearer
the girl came up to the counter and asked if she could have her order prepared to go
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as in to arise
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
let me know if anything else comes up during the project
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Recent Examples of come up
England were on the cusp of one of the biggest World Cup upsets in recent memory — until the heart and soul of the program came up more than clutch.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Bridgehampton’s Hampton Library hosts a Friday-evening reading series with authors like Patrick Radden Keefe coming up.
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Lucy Boyle,
Curbed,
1 July 2026
Beereratne’s owner, Ben Weereratne, came up with the marker himself.
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Em Sauter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
But soon after that message, the dantegallery eBay site came up empty.
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Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for come up
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Bridgehampton’s Hampton Library hosts a Friday-evening reading series with authors like Patrick Radden Keefe coming up.
—
Lucy Boyle,
Curbed,
1 July 2026
Beereratne’s owner, Ben Weereratne, came up with the marker himself.
—
Em Sauter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
But soon after that message, the dantegallery eBay site came up empty.
—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for come up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for come up
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This pack comes with four waterproof, spacious dustbags big enough for bulky sneakers and heels alike, which flight attendants say still hold up after consistent use.
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Gakpo's teammates came onto the filed to support him and formed a circle around him, putting their arms around each other as the crowd cheered, as shown in another video shared by Fox Sports.
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Many issues will arise, and an HITL is a critical and necessary step in the AI coding process.
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While saying goodbye to its original Idaho store may have been difficult, married owners Ashley Ferguson and David Aboud previously told the Idaho Statesman that the move came after issues arose with the property owner.
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Elwood and Birdwell are teaming up on a capsule collection rooted in the look and feel of Southern California summers, drawing on decades of surf history to shape the line.
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Latent nutrients in the ground As shortages and price hikes force farmers to use less fertilizer, crops may be able to draw on legacy nutrient reserves already in the ground.
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Therefore, building mental endurance is essential to staving off decision fatigue and reducing the judgment errors that tend to surface when a leader's cognitive reserves run low.
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Rumors of such a move surfaced a while back … but still a bummer.
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No students or staff were in the building when the remains were uncovered, as school ended for the summer on Friday and the school was closed for construction, police said.
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Seeking to close a $12 billion budget shortfall last year, the governor hoped to cut over $750 million from the state’s payroll expenses in salaries and wages.
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Ureña, a 22-year-old right-hander who has emerged as another potential ace, speaks of Soriano with a giddy amusement mixed with a solemn respect for how the starter has survived in the big leagues.
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But since reports linked the couple's big day to Madison Square Garden on July 3, new details have continued to emerge — from public permits and venue schedules to comments from teammates, city officials and the bride and groom.
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With group play coming to a close and the Round of 32 approaching, the competition is heating up as teams look to punch their tickets to the knockout round in hopes of hoisting the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the final on Sunday, July 19.
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Tracy had approached the team about a contract extension late in the 2005 season, a bold request considering the team’s record.
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That was a normal action in football that happened by accident.
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This is the business end, and this is the stage where, in my opinion, the big players step forward and the big players carry the pressure and make things happen.
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“Come up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20up. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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