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
Examples of come in in a Sentence
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This is another area where password managers can come in handy.
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Brian Fung, CNN, 13 Apr. 2024
It’s come in thinking about ways to show up and surround myself with people who genuinely care about liberatory practices.
—Zahra Hankir, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Apr. 2024
Some of the biggest increases have come in the university’s health programs and its science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, fields — which have outgrown their available buildings, according to the request a letter .
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 13 Apr. 2024
The lightweight maxi dress comes in various colors and prints and features a flowy design with a high neckline, belted waist, and ruffled hem.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Princeton comes in second with $95,698 a year, while grads from the other Ivies earn salaries in the $80,000s and $90,000s.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
The record for the lowest cut came in 2020, the tournament played in November due to the COVID outbreak, at even-par 144.
—Bob Spear, Charlotte Observer, 12 Apr. 2024
So, to come in for a little bit, like [Michael Jordan] coming back?
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
In a social media post, the brewery shared that the drink, which comes in a milk carton, contains 2% milk and 7% alcohol by volume.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024
Brian Fung, CNN, 13 Apr. 2024
It’s come in thinking about ways to show up and surround myself with people who genuinely care about liberatory practices.
—Zahra Hankir, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Apr. 2024
Some of the biggest increases have come in the university’s health programs and its science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, fields — which have outgrown their available buildings, according to the request a letter .
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 13 Apr. 2024
The lightweight maxi dress comes in various colors and prints and features a flowy design with a high neckline, belted waist, and ruffled hem.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Princeton comes in second with $95,698 a year, while grads from the other Ivies earn salaries in the $80,000s and $90,000s.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
The record for the lowest cut came in 2020, the tournament played in November due to the COVID outbreak, at even-par 144.
—Bob Spear, Charlotte Observer, 12 Apr. 2024
So, to come in for a little bit, like [Michael Jordan] coming back?
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
In a social media post, the brewery shared that the drink, which comes in a milk carton, contains 2% milk and 7% alcohol by volume.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Come in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20in. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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