come in

verb

came in; come in; coming in; comes in

intransitive verb

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

Phrases

come in for

: to become subject to

came in for harsh criticism

Examples of come in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to the National Wild Turkey Federation, Harvey came in first place against hunters of all ages, both male and female, against bird species of all types, both typical and a-typical, harvested in Tennessee by any method. —Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Nov. 2025

Another top deal is this shoe cabinet that comes in three wood finishes and can hold up to 16 pairs of shoes. —Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025

The Jackets’ victory comes in a string of success for Fort Worth ISD. —Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Nov. 2025

But while the movie includes two new songs, a dramatic wedding scene, and some original flashback sequences, its most significant departure from the stage show comes in the form of a surprise final twist. —Megan McCluskey, Time, 21 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for come in

• multivitamin
• saman
• summon