arrive at

phrase

: to reach by effort or thought

arrived at a decision

Examples of arrive at in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The hearing arrived at a tumultuous time for the Justice Department, with mass firings and resignations hollowing out the workforce and Democrats and other critics raising alarms that Blanche is still functioning as the president’s personal lawyer. — Eric Tucker, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Released in 2023, the chamber arrived at a moment when the idea of using advanced technologies and cutting-edge science to fine-tune our bodies was gaining favor. — Jake Nevins, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

When officers arrived at the Jackson home, nothing looked out of place. — Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 15 July 2026

After the friend and a park employee called 911, officers arrived at the recreational area, KTLA reported. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for arrive at

• aristocrat
• magnificat
• acrobat
• autocrat
• automat
• bundesrat
• bureaucrat
• butterfat
• caveat
• chemostat
• copycat
• cryostat