1
as in coming
to get to a destination
when will the guests arrive?
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2
as in succeeding
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
the actress knew she'd arrived when she received an Oscar nomination
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Recent Examples of arriving
Since arriving at the zoo, the buffalo has attracted large crowds and sparked debate over its unusual nickname.
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
Forecasters are confident about the CMEs arriving to Earth, but intensity is still uncertain due to the complex nature of the CMEs, NOAA said.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 4 June 2026
During past Inter Miami home games, MIA has issued travel advisories to passengers arriving and departing the airport.
—Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
After arriving at the scene, officers found Isaiah Shorter, 18, suffering from two gunshot wounds.
—Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Millions of others are still in the pipeline, such as ballots arriving in the days after (as long as they were postmarked by Election Day).
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The incident happened in May as United Flight 169 was arriving from Venice, Italy.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
The Associated Press estimates 56% of votes have been counted, though totals will shift as late-arriving mail ballots are processed.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
Likely one of the most iconic lines from the series, often said as a voiceover by Stirling, this line lets the audience know when new contestants are arriving at the villa to shake things up.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
Forecasters are confident about the CMEs arriving to Earth, but intensity is still uncertain due to the complex nature of the CMEs, NOAA said.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 4 June 2026
During past Inter Miami home games, MIA has issued travel advisories to passengers arriving and departing the airport.
—Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
After arriving at the scene, officers found Isaiah Shorter, 18, suffering from two gunshot wounds.
—Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Millions of others are still in the pipeline, such as ballots arriving in the days after (as long as they were postmarked by Election Day).
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The incident happened in May as United Flight 169 was arriving from Venice, Italy.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
The Associated Press estimates 56% of votes have been counted, though totals will shift as late-arriving mail ballots are processed.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
Likely one of the most iconic lines from the series, often said as a voiceover by Stirling, this line lets the audience know when new contestants are arriving at the villa to shake things up.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arriving
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Now, age verification is coming for your computer, bringing the same privacy concerns with it.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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The conflict and uncertainty surrounding it have continued to ripple through energy markets, with Exxon delivering a warning Thursday that oil inventories are on track to reach dangerously low levels in the coming weeks, forcing prices to spike and curbing demand.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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However, because only two candidates are competing in this nonpartisan race, whoever prevails in the final, certified vote will likely win the seat outright, succeeding Mark Church – who has held the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder post since 2011 – when the new term begins in January.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Watching Nate slowly meet consequences in beatings from mobsters, while Cassie could barely muster concern, was Levinson succeeding at gallows humor.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Brith, who is ahead and in charge, is taking as her guide the stream, which sparks in the sunlight, cutting a narrow channel through the hillside, weaving itself around rocks and tree trunks, appearing and disappearing, diving underground then springing up in unexpected places.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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In a burst of primary color and trompe l’oeil trickery, five dice—red, yellow, blue, green, white—are suspended against a maroon field densely latticed with dice shapes, the cubes appearing simultaneously to lie stationary on its pip-stippled surface and to tumble downward through space.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Verb
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From backyard vegetable gardens to colorful patio accents and landscapes, local gardeners are finding creative ways to keep greenery flourishing despite rising temperatures.—
Yolanda Harris,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
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Prior to the 1960s, the Brooklyn neighborhood was a flourishing Black community before it was destroyed in the name of urban renewal.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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The 24-year-old spent three collegiate seasons at different schools, bouncing from one JUCO (Butler Community College) to another JUCO (Eastern Oklahoma State College) before landing at Oral Roberts.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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Then back it with action, like severance that respects tenure, transparency about what's changing and why, and real help with landing somewhere good.—
Zak Ali,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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English clubs are also thriving in international competitions.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Soft Bar is thriving, and Kyle and Carl are over their rift.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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These drought-tolerant plants can keep every outdoor container garden and flower bed prospering even when rainfall is scarce and the heat is relentless.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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The agreement also established four goals for the year 2050, addressing protection and restoration, prospering with nature, sharing benefits fairly, and investment and collaboration.—
Mark VanderSchaaf,
Twin Cities,
18 May 2026
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“Arriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arriving. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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