come in
verb
came in; come in; coming in; comes in
1
a
: to arrive on a scene
new models coming in
b
: to become available
Data began coming in.
2
: to place among those finishing
came in last
3
a
: to function in an indicated manner
come in handy
b
of a telecommunications signal
: to be received
came in loud and clear
4
: to assume a role or function
That's where you come in.
5
: to attain maturity, fruitfulness, or production
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Other great fashion deals include these 62%-off memory foam slippers, and this gorgeous oversized tote that comes in black, coffee, dark red, navy, nude, orange-brown, and more.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2026
The most dangerous opportunity of the night for Preuss came in the 55th minute, when Luz Montano beat two Coastal defenders.
—Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Daniel advised that a three-step ladder and Swiffer duster will come in handy for cleaning ceiling fans, blinds and chandeliers, while Clorox wipes are ideal for wiping away dirt from surfaces, doors and hinges.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Bryan Tony, executive director of the Dallas Housing Coalition, said rents for low-income units can increase as new renters come in, and some smaller communities get torn down and redeveloped.
—Neal Franklin, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2026
The most dangerous opportunity of the night for Preuss came in the 55th minute, when Luz Montano beat two Coastal defenders.
—Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Daniel advised that a three-step ladder and Swiffer duster will come in handy for cleaning ceiling fans, blinds and chandeliers, while Clorox wipes are ideal for wiping away dirt from surfaces, doors and hinges.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Bryan Tony, executive director of the Dallas Housing Coalition, said rents for low-income units can increase as new renters come in, and some smaller communities get torn down and redeveloped.
—Neal Franklin, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Come in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20in. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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