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
Examples should be arriving in showrooms soon.
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William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The Mississippi National Guard said citizen-soldiers equipped with wreckers began arriving before dawn to help clear I-55 and I-22.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
Detention long used as deterrent against migration The 2,400-bed family detention center in Dilley was the Obama administration’s response to a wave of Central American families arriving at the Southwest border in 2014.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
But we’re set to talk about it all over again, because there’s a new documentary arriving at Netflix about it.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 29 Jan. 2026
Plan on arriving early to avoid a long wait.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Mississippi is experiencing its worst winter storm in more than 30 years, and subfreezing temperatures are expected to persist through February with more arctic air arriving this weekend.
—Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Set 19 years after Harry, Ron and Hermione saved the wizarding world, the play follows them on a new adventure alongside a brave new generation arriving at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Most of that change reflects more residents dying or leaving the state than those arriving or being born.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The Mississippi National Guard said citizen-soldiers equipped with wreckers began arriving before dawn to help clear I-55 and I-22.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
Detention long used as deterrent against migration The 2,400-bed family detention center in Dilley was the Obama administration’s response to a wave of Central American families arriving at the Southwest border in 2014.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
But we’re set to talk about it all over again, because there’s a new documentary arriving at Netflix about it.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 29 Jan. 2026
Plan on arriving early to avoid a long wait.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Mississippi is experiencing its worst winter storm in more than 30 years, and subfreezing temperatures are expected to persist through February with more arctic air arriving this weekend.
—Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Set 19 years after Harry, Ron and Hermione saved the wizarding world, the play follows them on a new adventure alongside a brave new generation arriving at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Most of that change reflects more residents dying or leaving the state than those arriving or being born.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arriving
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Erika defends Dorit while also coming for Amanda, saying that Amanda has told them a lot about her business and her accolades but hasn’t shared anything more personal.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Vance recently said that ICE agents could begin going door to door in the coming months, exacerbating fears.—
Edwidge Danticat,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
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Author Ta-Nehisi Coates, an 8-year-old in West Baltimore at the time of the murder, offers piercing commentary on the impact of both the initial crime and the succeeding one, the grievously unjust trial that put three kids in the penitentiary.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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Builders succeeding in 2026 will prioritize cost discipline, engage pro-reform jurisdictions, invest selectively, build workforce resilience, and monitor regulatory developments closely.—
Brad Hunter,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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One such winner is Steve Kovacs, who took first place in the Blackwater category, as well as the coveted best-in-show prize, for his whimsical image of a monkfish in Japan appearing to yawn.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Yankovic was previously a regular at Starlight, appearing there seven times between 2000 and 2025.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2026
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Some, like musicians Joni Mitchell and Stevie Nicks, started out young and continued flourishing well into their older years.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Paying attention to leaf discoloration, pinpointing the problem, and taking rapid action can help restore your ficus to a flourishing state.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
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Did that person have trouble functioning in their daily life or need to try multiple drugs before landing on one that worked?—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Skating last, Kim delivered another exquisite program, landing six triples and making no obvious errors.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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Only a third of global workers are thriving in life.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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This seems to provide some anecdotal evidence that, while the global whiskey market is undoubtedly experiencing some strong headwinds, the secondary market seems to be thriving.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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And several of them — like the diner on Milwaukee Avenue — had outwardly appeared to be prospering, only to suddenly shut down.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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The current collective bargaining agreement is set to expire after the 2025-26 season, and the two sides ratified a new four-year deal in June, more than a year ahead of the expiration, as both sides are prospering.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Arriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arriving. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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