Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for came on
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Trump arrived just before halftime of the game.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025 -
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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Hyundai Motor Group’s Atlas humanoid robot emerged as a standout winner at CES 2026 in Las Vegas this week, earning the Best Robot award as chosen by global media covering the show.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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After a few hours on the floor, a pattern emerged.—
Eric Sullivan,
Scientific American,
9 Jan. 2026
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There was also the possibility of the Panthers activating interior offensive lineman Chandler Zavala ahead of Saturday’s game.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Years later, in June 2023, the FBI and the Department of Justice said there was no credible evidence of foul play in his death, according to a DOJ report.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe lived a storied life full of ups and downs, but one thing that remained a constant in the actress's life was her unapologetic love for fashion.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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The neighborhood, which borders the Cape Cod Canal with breathtaking views of the Sagamore Bridge and canalway, is home to longtime residents, some of whom have lived there for over 60 years.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Pahlavi has been outside Iran for 48 years—longer than the Islamic Republic has existed.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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Whitney Houston broke down the stylistic barrier that existed before that might have prevented Diana Ross from getting in the past.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Came on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/came%20on. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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