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

see also:

come in for

Examples of come in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Budge’s appointment comes in tandem with Fable & Mane’s appointment of Rose Pilato, previously chief marketing officer at The Maker, as its first CMO as the eight-figure brand continues to scale. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026

Ketamine comes in both liquid and powder form, and Jane Doe alleges she was forced to snort a white, powdery substance that she was told was ketamine. — Violet Jira, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026

That ensures the extra revenue generated by the tax would come in addition to the department’s regular budget. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Cutting boards and drying racks vary by brand, so check what comes in the box and what fits later. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for come in

• multivitamin
• saman
• summon