come in
verb
came in; come in; coming in; comes in
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
see also come in for
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The best one is yet to come in my head.
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 26 Dec. 2025
The most significant departure, however, comes in the front office.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 26 Dec. 2025
The Duffer Brothers and select stars tease what's coming in the 2-hour-plus conclusion to the whole shebang.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
Add new styles to your wardrobe rotation for as little as $15, like this cute sweater dress that comes in 17 colors.
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 26 Dec. 2025
The most significant departure, however, comes in the front office.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 26 Dec. 2025
The Duffer Brothers and select stars tease what's coming in the 2-hour-plus conclusion to the whole shebang.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
Add new styles to your wardrobe rotation for as little as $15, like this cute sweater dress that comes in 17 colors.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for come in
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“Come in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20in. Accessed 29 Dec. 2025.
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