come around

verb

came around; come around; coming around; comes around
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Synonyms of come around

Examples of come around in a Sentence

she came around surprisingly quickly after falling off the horse
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KeyBanc estimated the first major unlock could come around the company's second-quarter earnings report, when about 11% of outstanding shares may become eligible for sale. Yun Li, CNBC, 16 July 2026 That is when the man and his grandson came around the corner, unaware of everything that had just happened. Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026 The turning point in the season was the Kings’ deciding to prioritize developing young players, which came around the time LaVine was shut down with his hand injury. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 One day, a family friend pointed out how often the young Shattuck came around. Jeanne Malle, Air Mail, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for come around

Word History

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of come around was in 1773

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“Come around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20around. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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