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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But then a group of Boy Scouts hiking in western Wisconsin in 2002 came across a bag with a decomposing skull.
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Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
Acting with authority can come across — at least to some observers — as overbearing.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
According to data provided to CNN via luxury resale platform The RealReal, Patrick Kelly garments are among some of the rarest to come across in the vintage market.
—Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
But there have been moments in the past where viral reactions have been sought after during these post-match situations, some of which come across as uncomfortable or awkward.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
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Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
Acting with authority can come across — at least to some observers — as overbearing.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
According to data provided to CNN via luxury resale platform The RealReal, Patrick Kelly garments are among some of the rarest to come across in the vintage market.
—Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
But there have been moments in the past where viral reactions have been sought after during these post-match situations, some of which come across as uncomfortable or awkward.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
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“Come across.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20across. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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