come across
verb
came across; come across; coming across; comes across
1
: to give over or furnish something demanded
especially
: to pay over money
2
: to produce an impression
comes across as a good speaker
: to meet, find, or encounter especially by chance
Researchers have come across important new evidence.
Examples of come across in a Sentence
the law professor comes across as a bit of an ogre at first, but he's actually quite personable
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Attendees said D’Amaro came across as charming and he and Walden, who joined halfway through, had a nice rapport, with both looking happy and excited.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
Because of these and other choices about Audrey and Eli’s futures, the third act comes across as adamant for several elements to pay off too nearly.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
On April 16, a man came across Sites-Fenton's body in a pile of trash, investigators said, per the Los Angeles Times.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
In stark contrast to Hatixhe’s unadorned sensibility, Adelina comes across as Western European, from her elegant clothing to her fertility treatments.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
Because of these and other choices about Audrey and Eli’s futures, the third act comes across as adamant for several elements to pay off too nearly.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
On April 16, a man came across Sites-Fenton's body in a pile of trash, investigators said, per the Los Angeles Times.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
In stark contrast to Hatixhe’s unadorned sensibility, Adelina comes across as Western European, from her elegant clothing to her fertility treatments.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for come across
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“Come across.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20across. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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