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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
That came by virtue of a career day from running back Rico Dowdle — who is facing his old team Sunday — and a defense that looked simply like a different team in the second half.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
Finally walking off the field, the 24-year-old reliever met Thomson at the top step of the dugout and then sat on the bench as teammates came by to offer support.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The lone win came by a score of 49-21 over Northeastern State.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
Dallas has a 1-2 record, and its lone win came by three points in overtime in Week 2 against the New York Giants, a team that has even more problems.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
That's when inspiration came by the way of divine intervention, according to the star.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Super Typhoon Ragasa’s rapid intensification came by way of an eyewall replacement cycle, where a secondary ring of thunderstorms forms outside the storm’s core and gradually replaces the original inner eyewall.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Further extensions came by way of executive orders in April and in June.
—Samantha Subin,jordan Novet,chris Eudaily, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
The Athletics’ offense came by way of three solo homers, including two into center field by Carlos Cortes, who the team called up from the minor leagues earlier this year.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
Finally walking off the field, the 24-year-old reliever met Thomson at the top step of the dugout and then sat on the bench as teammates came by to offer support.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The lone win came by a score of 49-21 over Northeastern State.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
Dallas has a 1-2 record, and its lone win came by three points in overtime in Week 2 against the New York Giants, a team that has even more problems.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
That's when inspiration came by the way of divine intervention, according to the star.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Super Typhoon Ragasa’s rapid intensification came by way of an eyewall replacement cycle, where a secondary ring of thunderstorms forms outside the storm’s core and gradually replaces the original inner eyewall.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Further extensions came by way of executive orders in April and in June.
—Samantha Subin,jordan Novet,chris Eudaily, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
The Athletics’ offense came by way of three solo homers, including two into center field by Carlos Cortes, who the team called up from the minor leagues earlier this year.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for came by
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At first, Ambere visited me often.—
Joe Garcia,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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In July this year, CNN visited the Oklahoma academy where controllers are trained.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Battle Of Long Island (or Battle of Brooklyn, as it was also known) was won by the British, enabling them to capture the island and New York City.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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That same night, Clarkson's The Kelly Clarkson Show won in the Outstanding Daytime Talk Series category.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately, had a PI called on the third-down.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Oct. 2025
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Redshirt junior right guard Roger Carreon was called for one false start penalty on Saturday, while redshirt junior right tackle Daylon Metoyer was flagged for two.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Oct. 2025
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There aren't many relievers in baseball worth over $20 million a season, but given the righty's dominance, he's earned it.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Ohtani’s historic Game 4 earned him the series MVP.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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The 49ers ran that play with just 10 defenders, and the Buccaneers ran in the direction of the absent defensive end.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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One play later, Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence ran in for a one-yard touchdown.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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After the team’s 14 rushes gained just 19 yards, there was some belief that maybe the Dolphins couldn’t run the ball.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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Backdrop was founded in 2018 by Natalie and her husband Caleb Ebel, and quickly gained a cult following for its selection of paint colors.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The third installment from Simone Rocha and Crocs dropped in April, with that release introducing the Fisherman Stomp Sandal and offering new colors of the Siren style as well.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The collection also includes the two brands’ Birthday Cake release, which dropped in September in honor of Bath & Body Works’ 35th anniversary.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Beyond the Padres steering the 5-3 lead to the Game 2 victory, Bevacqua reaped other lifetime rewards from his three-run swing.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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The result is that Hamas has reaped the political windfall of its own callous cowardice.—
Aviva Klompas,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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