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as in approached
to move closer to
come here and sit by the fire
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as in arrived
to get to a destination
when do you think they'll come?
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as in happened
to take place
whatever may come we'll always be together
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as in progressed
to move forward along a course
how is the remodeling job coming?
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Recent Examples of came
That came just a few days after news broke that Palantir had secured a $10 billion contract from the US Army over the next decade.
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2025
The character’s defiance, her desire to break free, came more naturally to Lower than the role of Helly’s outie, the privileged Lumon scion Helena Eagan, who takes on more prominence in season two.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
The best moments of the night came when the polished Hollywood glamour of, say, Jamie Lee Curtis, brushed up against the anarchic comedy of the 2016 Brooklyn alt-comedy scene.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
As a role player with the Connecticut Sun, Minnesota Lynx and now the Chicago Sky, each season always came with a new set of responsibilities.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Vietnamese immigrants came for food and stayed for the community.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
But what truly startled me was what came next.
—David Cavell, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
Wolfhard’s anxiety came acutely — and early.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2025
The character’s defiance, her desire to break free, came more naturally to Lower than the role of Helly’s outie, the privileged Lumon scion Helena Eagan, who takes on more prominence in season two.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
The best moments of the night came when the polished Hollywood glamour of, say, Jamie Lee Curtis, brushed up against the anarchic comedy of the 2016 Brooklyn alt-comedy scene.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
As a role player with the Connecticut Sun, Minnesota Lynx and now the Chicago Sky, each season always came with a new set of responsibilities.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Vietnamese immigrants came for food and stayed for the community.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
But what truly startled me was what came next.
—David Cavell, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
Wolfhard’s anxiety came acutely — and early.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for came
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That also requires a level of play that the Aztecs (18-8, 12-4) have not approached in the last two games.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The storm approached just as the icy remains of a snowstorm that struck the region weeks earlier were finally melting away.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Denis Bouanga’s second hat trick in CONCACAF play and Son Heung-min’s four goal contributions (three assists) in his Champions Cup debut were among the many moments that prompted Burbara to view LAFC as if the club arrived from another dimension.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The pungent aroma was bad news for the parrots when humans arrived in New Zealand hundreds of years ago.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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In 1963, Bob Baker and his partner Alton Wood found a run-down scenic shop in downtown Los Angeles to convert into what became a beloved theater where, for the next 5 decades, would surprise and delight guests with marionette shows.—
Erica Olsen,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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From this address, journalism became a weapon for justice.—
Alvin C. Hathaway Sr,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
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But, funnily enough, losing to Halifax might have been the best thing that happened because Ben Tozer stood up in the dressing room and gave it to everyone.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The incident happened in Crofton as a volunteer for Councilman Pete Smith was canvassing in a neighborhood.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Gotch and Burns were pioneers of wrestling, and as the 20th century progressed, schools in Iowa at both the high school and collegiate levels began offering wrestling as a sport.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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As the night progressed, cocktail glasses continued to clink while a tasty île flottante dessert made its way to each table.—
Avon Dorsey,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Shooter entered arena with two guns According to police, the shooter was a licensed gun owner and had a permit to carry out of Florida.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Allegations and questions Epstein entered Wexner’s orbit in the 1980s when a mutual friend recommended Epstein as a financial adviser.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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European officials want urgent clarity on the matter, however, and French officials appeared to be pushing for the EU to consider using its Anti-Coercion Instrument, or ACI, as a retaliatory measure, if necessary.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Hubbard had paint splatter on his jacket and appeared to be clutching something in his pocket that turned out to be a can of spray paint, police said.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Days after Guthrie went missing, TMZ was among the first to report on an initial note demanding millions of dollars in Bitcoin for her safe return.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Mathurin, acquired from Indiana at the trade deadline, was 12 for 22 from the field, while Leonard went eight for 18 and scored at least 20 points for the 34th consecutive game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Came.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/came. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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