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as in came
to come near or nearer
the girl came up to the counter and asked if she could have her order prepared to go
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as in surfaced
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
let me know if anything else comes up during the project
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Recent Examples of came up
The prototype — designed, like the Miura, by Gandini — first appeared at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show, an impossible doorstop of a spaceship with a roofline that barely came up to the waists of the go-go-boot-wearing models who posed alongside it.
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Lipovsky and Stein came up through the world of children’s TV, before earning Hollywood attention thanks to their 2018 cult hit Freaks, which was their own take on the superhero genre.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Colen came up with the idea while at Belgium’s Ciney Militaria, one of the world’s largest military collectibles fairs.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Dylan Buell / Getty Images When the topic of the ball came up — yes, that ball from Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 64-point night — Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner couldn’t help but laugh.
—Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
The vice president said the topic often came up in conversations with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, noting that both men have long shared an interest in unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs).
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The topic of nepotism came up in a new interview with Skarsgård in Vulture, when the outlet pointed out that many of his eight children — including Bill, Alexander, and Gustaf — have become actors like their father.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Smith came up to Sharpe and shook his hand.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
With one out in the second, Caleb Durbin sent a drive into left field that Kiké Hernandez turned into a triple when his diving attempt came up short.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Lipovsky and Stein came up through the world of children’s TV, before earning Hollywood attention thanks to their 2018 cult hit Freaks, which was their own take on the superhero genre.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Colen came up with the idea while at Belgium’s Ciney Militaria, one of the world’s largest military collectibles fairs.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Dylan Buell / Getty Images When the topic of the ball came up — yes, that ball from Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 64-point night — Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner couldn’t help but laugh.
—Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
The vice president said the topic often came up in conversations with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, noting that both men have long shared an interest in unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs).
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The topic of nepotism came up in a new interview with Skarsgård in Vulture, when the outlet pointed out that many of his eight children — including Bill, Alexander, and Gustaf — have become actors like their father.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Smith came up to Sharpe and shook his hand.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
With one out in the second, Caleb Durbin sent a drive into left field that Kiké Hernandez turned into a triple when his diving attempt came up short.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for came up
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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.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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With speculation about All Elite Wrestling star Chris Jericho returning to WWE for a retirement tour, a new photo has surfaced to send fans into a frenzy.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The spokesperson said Kapahulehua was fired in January 2022 after the allegations surfaced, adding that school officials notified authorities.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Worrell was approached by his colleagues to be Council president last term, but didn’t actively pursue the role, instead opting to throw his support behind Louijeune, a City Hall source told the Herald.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Officers stopped the pursuit for safety reasons as the car approached 7th Avenue.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Typically coming out in the fall, the publication arose in a time when sophisticated weather forecasting — and even automobiles — didn't exist.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Related Stories The announcement of a farewell tour brings at least some clarity to the future of the group, after confusion arose amid statements ade on social media in early October by Neal Schon.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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To determine the rankings, GOBankingRates drew on data from several sources, including Zillow, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Federal Reserve, and weighted the rankings to produce an overall score that reflects both affordability and livability.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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Lockhart said Patterson’s paintings drew on her experiences on visits to Ireland’s Aran Islands between 1960 and 1989 and captured the quiet moments of individual lives.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Oct. 2025
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People haven’t emerged from their houses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Soeren Stache | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Microsoft is giving employees a way to raise concerns about the uses of its technology after controversy emerged over the company's work in the Middle East.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Qianlong Garden was closed for nearly a century.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Eastern Time Tuesday, just over half an hour after polls closed.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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That’s exactly what happened — and the Aggies may even be on the way up in this week’s College Football Playoff rankings.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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Dreier says that understanding what happened and is happening to Mars could help scientists better protect our own climate and atmosphere from current and future solar threats.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
8 Nov. 2025
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