came about

verb

past tense of come about
as in happened
to take place how did all this come about?

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Recent Examples of came about The project came about when Jean was awarded a residency at the Atlantic Center for the Arts in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, in 1990. — Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026 Like that series, the new one—which Sherman has uncharacteristically given an official title, Fabric Matrons—came about through Sherman’s own fascination with Chanel as a brand. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026 The validation came about two and a half years in, when Darlington put a prototype in front of the board. — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026 So all my care was put into how to handle it if that ever came about. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026 This show came about from Audible asking you to write and perform an autobiographical piece. — Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026 The partnership came about when Noble 33 director of hospitality Sacha Tanha met the Mahomes and Kelce. — Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026 The mission came about from a call for collaboration by the then nascent NASA in 1958, with scientists with Canada's Defence and Research Telecommunications Establishment submitting a proposal for two Alouette satellites to study Earth's ionosphere. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Transparent footwear is an experimental style that came about in the 50s and 60s. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for came about
  1. happened
  2. was
  3. went on
  4. came down
  5. came
  6. occurred
Verb
  • Here’s what happened outside before the doors officially unlocked.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Had that not happened the team would have had to most likely play at Gateway Center Arena — its usual home that seats 3,500.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of happened
Verb
  • The researchers said there was no better animal to study than Jonathan.
    — KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • There was no fussing over rooms—everyone agreed their bed was ultra-cozy.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of was
Verb
  • We were inspired from how many great discoveries that went on to revolutionize science and medicine came about from looking around in nature and finding these odd things—PCR [polymerase chain reaction] tests, for example, or CRISPR.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Alou reacted demonstrably, and the Marlins went on to score eight runs in the inning, sending 12 batters to the plate, as Cubs shortstop Alex Gonzalez botched a routine double-play ball.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of went on
Verb
  • When López was nine, her father came down with a severe fever.
    — Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Brookside and Hartwell both explained in their pre-match promos the match essentially came down to doing things the right way.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of came down
Verb
  • 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
  • All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.
    — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2025
Definition of came
Verb
  • The charges from April are said to have occurred between 1999 and 2005 and involve four women.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Sunday's attack occurred as the Saudis hosted a major international energy conference in Riyadh, with other high-profile events including an investment gathering on the horizon.
    — SAMY MAGDY, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of occurred

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“Came about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/came%20about. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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