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

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Nine came in the second quarter after Emily Hagan’s first-quarter goal on a corner. Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025 The Steelers fall to 4-2 but still remain atop the AFC North with a big clash against the Green Bay Packers to come in Week 8 on Sunday Night Football. Ben Morse, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025 The Cara pump retails for $950 and also comes in red glossy napa. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025 It’s estimated to open with $23 million to $29 million, though some projections are coming in more conservatively at $18 million. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for come in

Word History

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of come in was in the 14th century

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“Come in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20in. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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