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as in approached
to move closer to
come here and sit by the fire
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2
as in arrived
to get to a destination
when do you think they'll come?
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4
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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During their initial investigation, police found that two men approached the home's front door.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The teen was playing basketball at the park when he was approached by a group of young adults, who asked the teen if he was affiliated with a gang and tried to start a fight, police said.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Trump arrived just before halftime of the game.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Fort Worth officers were called to John Peter Smith Hospital regarding a shooting victim who’d arrived for treatment.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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Wagner Moura won for Best Actor in a Drama Film and became the first Brazilian actor to win the award in the history of the Golden Globes.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Eagles tied it on a 1-yard sweep by Dallas Goedert, their red zone go-to ace with 11 TD receptions who became the first tight end to rush for a score in NFL postseason history.—
Dan Gelston,
Twin Cities,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The driver that struck Riddles has not been charged with any crimes for the crash, which happened as Riddles tried to cross the road in an area that wasn't marked with a crosswalk.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Julia Roberts commanded attention from the red carpet to the stage, couples new and old stepped out for a glamorous date night and a few unexpected crossovers happened inside the venue.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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During the few months work was allowed to resume, construction progressed to around 87% completion, according to the developers’ legal filings.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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But as the season progressed, the [shudders] discourse really went off the rails.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Heat, which led by as many as nine points in the first half, entered halftime in a 61-54 hole.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Nationwide protests against the autocratic regime entered their 11th day on Wednesday.—
Emmet Lyons,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Her nonfiction has appeared in The New York Times, The Nation, The Los Angeles Times and The New Yorker among others.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Brents, 25, sustained a torn MCL and meniscus in last year’s season opener and appeared in just two games last season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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After that day, when I was given the book which promised to answer all of my bloody questions—my long-suffering American Girl doll went into the closet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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On the other sideline, Lawrence went 13-for-23 for 158 yards with one touchdown and one interception.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Came.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/came. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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