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as in visited
to make a brief visit
come by after work and I'll give you some clothes for the rummage sale
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as in won
to receive as return for effort
a literary award like that isn't easy to come by
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Recent Examples of came by
Wright came by his space enthusiasm honestly.
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Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Throughout the afternoon, friends, relatives and all those who profited from her devotion to learning came by to honor her, reminisce with her and show their appreciation for her lifelong efforts.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The biggest improvement came by way of the extreme long toss program that helped increase the southpaw’s velocity.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Hoover came by the trailer in its first weeks and would return a couple of times a month to check on the Connecticut native.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Patton employees came by on Thursday morning to fix the air conditioning but Lilburn said the repairs usually don't last long.
—Zach Boetto, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Henderson didn’t even consider basketball until a coach from a local girls team came by the netball courts.
—Eden Laase, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
David Byrne came by and eventually David Bowie did, too.
—Fab 5 Freddy, Vanity Fair, 2 Mar. 2026
As law enforcement vehicles sat outside the arena Tuesday, a few people came by with flowers to pay their respects.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Throughout the afternoon, friends, relatives and all those who profited from her devotion to learning came by to honor her, reminisce with her and show their appreciation for her lifelong efforts.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The biggest improvement came by way of the extreme long toss program that helped increase the southpaw’s velocity.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Hoover came by the trailer in its first weeks and would return a couple of times a month to check on the Connecticut native.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Patton employees came by on Thursday morning to fix the air conditioning but Lilburn said the repairs usually don't last long.
—Zach Boetto, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Henderson didn’t even consider basketball until a coach from a local girls team came by the netball courts.
—Eden Laase, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
David Byrne came by and eventually David Bowie did, too.
—Fab 5 Freddy, Vanity Fair, 2 Mar. 2026
As law enforcement vehicles sat outside the arena Tuesday, a few people came by with flowers to pay their respects.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for came by
Verb
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According to a 14-page civil complaint filed this week, the woman was staying at the hotel for a work trip and had visited the on-site restaurant before the incident.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The employees of Rockin’ Grandma’s roam the grounds of the retreat site, which boasts multiple structures, and are visited by a series of guest speakers whose lectures range from the merely dull to the truly Dada.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The company, which won fans with perks like free WiFi, has struggled to keep up with higher-end carriers like United and Delta, while losing discount-seeking customers to Spirit and Frontier.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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His 1995 solo album Cold Virginia Night won Album of the Year at the IBMA, and its title track won Song of the Year — a rare double recognition that cemented his standing as both a performer and a writer.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After the fight was called, Barber lay on the canvas for a few minutes, looking around and breathing heavily, while UFC trainers evaluated her.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2026
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Les Grenadiers, as the team is often called, were in the midst of a magical run through the regional tournament that determined which teams from North America would earn a place in the 2026 World Cup.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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The original Broadway production earned three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and has delighted global audiences with its irreverent humor, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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That ménage à trois has earned them further entry into an even more elite world, which appeals to both of their desires to move up the social ladder.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2026
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Ken’s parents also influenced how rinks were ran in the area, the two said.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
15 Mar. 2026
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Reed ran in junior high, then fell in love with the sport again while living in New York City, where her run club convinced her to run the New York Marathon in 2010.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But what is ultimately to be gained by making this a hammy, Neil Simon-esque romp?—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The story quickly gained traction across the platform, receiving more than 29,000 upvotes and over 2,600 comments, and turning a single photo into a large-scale online conversation.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Carter and Combs both denied the allegations, and the civil case was dropped in February 2025 after the plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice through her attorney.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Cuban oil imports dropped in 2025 because of reductions from Mexico and Venezuela.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Talarico, a Texas state representative who reaped national attention last summer after appearing on Joe Rogan's podcast, has done just that.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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With 421 million social-media accounts reached and 496 million impressions, Newcastle reaped brand recognition.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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