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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Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
After searching for a while on Facebook Marketplace, Houle came across an ambulance, just a mile or so from her house.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Roots come across earthy and are often roasted as a caffeine-free coffee substitute.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
At first, this relatability makes the otherwise insufferable Underground Man come across as comical, even endearing.
—Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Come across.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20across. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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