come up with

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Synonyms of come up with

: to produce especially in dealing with a problem or challenge

came up with a solution

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1858, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of come up with was in 1858

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“Come up with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20up%20with. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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