as in to arrive
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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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as in no
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable
come on, you can't be serious in making such an offer!
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Recent Examples of come on
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
Symptoms tend to come on suddenly, during the trip or just after returning home.
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Nov. 2025
Guests in attendance for this lavish soirée include George’s fellow intellectuals, a large number of dapper hedonists, the handsome horndog Judge Roland Brack (Nicholas Pinnock) — whose wolf-whistle come-ons are neither fully rebuffed nor reciprocated by Hedda — and Thea (Imogen Poots, wasted).
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David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Oct. 2025
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Verb
While audiences often think of special effects as a post-production task, the conversation revealed how early VFX teams have to come on board to help other departments figure out what to shoot.
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Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
Symptoms tend to come on suddenly, during the trip or just after returning home.
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Noun
Gobel’s frenetic Papo poses and spins tales to cover up his fear and lack of confidence, and Anthony, with a thick Brooklyn accent and cringey come-ons, sees in Diane the music of love that’s been missing from his life.
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Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Nov. 2025
Guests in attendance for this lavish soirée include George’s fellow intellectuals, a large number of dapper hedonists, the handsome horndog Judge Roland Brack (Nicholas Pinnock) — whose wolf-whistle come-ons are neither fully rebuffed nor reciprocated by Hedda — and Thea (Imogen Poots, wasted).
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David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come on
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended the World Cup match between Colombia and Portugal at Hard Rock Stadium, with the West Miami Republican arriving with local soccer moguls Jose and Jorge Mas.
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He is slated to arrive in Toronto and complete his journey on July 4, just in time for the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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Though the story itself is comically predictable, Chloe Bailey’s earnest portrayal and the lure of the iconic Lynn Whitfield make the movie fun to watch even as the narrative completely unravels at the seams.
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Early also has a larger target in view, the fickleness of internet celebrity, a lure that often comes with self-harm.
Interjection
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Oh no, Armand’s got his spindly roots in the band!
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Zay, David Veleta and David Ziegner supported the increase, while commissioner Bob Deig voted no.
Verb
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There were kids battling adults of the same age as their parents.
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Projections varied in the weeks leading up to the draft with no real consensus among draft analysts, but in the last 24 hours there were strong indications the Clippers would choose Wagler and the Nets would take Brown.
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The temptation is to read those two companies as competing bets on the same market.
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There is a temptation to read the Congo and the United States as separate stories, one about a fragile state far away and one about our own polarized politics.
Interjection
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Why, oh why, do the Rangers keep throwing away almost certain victories in the final minutes of playoff games?
Verb
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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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The state has also earmarked $1 billion in incentives to lure the Chicago Bears to Hammond.
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The president’s willingness to offer sanctions relief and other incentives will need to be part of an eventual deal.
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“Come on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20on. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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