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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The only pops of color come in baby-blue accent pillows and paintings above the sofas.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
The New York Post said the call came in as the assault was still underway.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
The Eastern League champs with an 11-1 record, the Warhawks’ only loss down the stretch came in the final league game against Christian on May 15.
—Rick Hoff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Ace Jack Kaplan came in to close the game with 1 1/3 hitless innings.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
The New York Post said the call came in as the assault was still underway.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
The Eastern League champs with an 11-1 record, the Warhawks’ only loss down the stretch came in the final league game against Christian on May 15.
—Rick Hoff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Ace Jack Kaplan came in to close the game with 1 1/3 hitless innings.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
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“Come in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20in. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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