1
as in coming
to get to a destination
when will the guests arrive?
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in succeeding
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
the actress knew she'd arrived when she received an Oscar nomination
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of arriving
Malians are already among the top three nationalities arriving on Spain’s Canary Islands, a key transit point for African migrants travelling to Europe, according to the European border agency Frontex.
—
Ulf Laessing, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Since arriving on the scene almost a decade ago, the trio have presented themselves as firebrands, ready to stick it to an establishment seeking to strangle the last remnants of 20th century Irish republicanism.
—Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
Drivers parking at these locations will need to buy a parking pass on the Miami Grand Prix website before arriving, just as those wishing to park at the stadium do.
—David J. Neal
april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
In the group stage, teams play every three to four days in different cities, and many fans follow that schedule — arriving shortly before a match and leaving soon after for the next stop.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Yes, Dwyane Wade was the lynchpin to Riley’s championship reset of the Heat, arriving in a year when not playing for the lottery would have been malfeasance, considering the presence in that 2003 lottery of Wade, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Bosh.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
So, storms are arriving at warmer temperatures with a higher rain-snow fraction, so just like earlier this year, where even a good storm is delivering rain to the lower elevations instead of snow.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Beyoncé makes Met Gala debut in 2008 Beyoncé made her Met Gala debut in 2008, arriving in a strapless, pale-pink Armani Privé gown.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Upon arriving at the Pentagon, Hegseth immediately began dismissing senior officials, often without explanation, demonstrating his desire to reshape the Pentagon leadership.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
Ulf Laessing, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Since arriving on the scene almost a decade ago, the trio have presented themselves as firebrands, ready to stick it to an establishment seeking to strangle the last remnants of 20th century Irish republicanism.
—Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
Drivers parking at these locations will need to buy a parking pass on the Miami Grand Prix website before arriving, just as those wishing to park at the stadium do.
—David J. Neal
april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
In the group stage, teams play every three to four days in different cities, and many fans follow that schedule — arriving shortly before a match and leaving soon after for the next stop.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Yes, Dwyane Wade was the lynchpin to Riley’s championship reset of the Heat, arriving in a year when not playing for the lottery would have been malfeasance, considering the presence in that 2003 lottery of Wade, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Bosh.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
So, storms are arriving at warmer temperatures with a higher rain-snow fraction, so just like earlier this year, where even a good storm is delivering rain to the lower elevations instead of snow.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Beyoncé makes Met Gala debut in 2008 Beyoncé made her Met Gala debut in 2008, arriving in a strapless, pale-pink Armani Privé gown.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Upon arriving at the Pentagon, Hegseth immediately began dismissing senior officials, often without explanation, demonstrating his desire to reshape the Pentagon leadership.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arriving
Verb
-
The coaches — Teisher for Mission Hills and Aaron Hooford for Escondido — had different philosophies coming into the game.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
-
Gwen Polk, the district’s associate superintendent for business and financial services, said after the meeting that the companion resolution will have no impact on revenue coming into the schools.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Projects that are proud of their taste and a little bit of an underdog have a great chance of succeeding to a level where really interesting independent filmmaking becomes possible.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2026
-
But his peers laughed off the idea, and not much changed over the succeeding decades.—
Alex Hutchinson,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Amy Beck — the mom of influencer Noah Beck — has been placed on administrative leave by her school district after a video resurfaced of her appearing to simulate oral sex with her son.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
-
Hill said while appearing on stage with hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Evenings can be entirely your own—cooking in-villa, lighting the pizza oven—or handed over to in-house chefs, with plans underway for visiting chefs and intimate supper clubs that draw on the Sunshine Coast’s flourishing farm-to-table scene.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
-
Spanish cinema is flourishing, thanks in large part to a dynamic film industry bolstered by strong national and regional support, a rich and expansive creative talent and diverse natural, cultural and urban landscapes.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
For Roseman, the value of landing a top-15 player in the first round trumped the extra dart throws in the fourth round.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
-
The pair collided with such force that Dumoulin got knocked up about two feet in the air before landing hard on his padded backside.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The New Black Wall Street Market in Stonecrest once held promise to be a thriving epicenter for Black business owners in DeKalb County.—
Rashad Williams,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
-
On the other hand, there are several EVs on the market that have been thriving prior to the major uptick in gas prices related to the Iran War.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
As travel to Europe increased by the turn of the century, arts journalists from Europe found audiences in the United States, and American journalists stationed overseas began writing about the prospering art scene across the Atlantic.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
-
Know More Carlyle itself has been prospering lately.—
Miles Weiss,
semafor.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Arriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arriving. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
