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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
Louis quickly took to his new sister, who was previously in foster care in Louisiana and expressed concern when Child Protective Services (CPS) came by for a visit.
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Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
King was assassinated a month before the event, but people came by the thousands to advocate for America’s poor.
—USA Today, 6 May 2026
The Knicks won the season series, 2-1, against the Hawks, but each of their two victories came by three-point margins.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Before home games this season, he was often seen visiting with fellow equipment managers from around the league, and after games, a handful of former Sharks players who were in San Jose for the final time this season came by to wish him well.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
This one came by way of a number of auspicious paths, including one that’s harder to quantify but also needs to be sustained and at least for the moment said something about this group.
—Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
The Field of 68 pointed out that each of Duke's last four NCAA Tournament losses came by blowing a double-digit lead.
—Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Wright came by his space enthusiasm honestly.
—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
Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
King was assassinated a month before the event, but people came by the thousands to advocate for America’s poor.
—USA Today, 6 May 2026
The Knicks won the season series, 2-1, against the Hawks, but each of their two victories came by three-point margins.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Before home games this season, he was often seen visiting with fellow equipment managers from around the league, and after games, a handful of former Sharks players who were in San Jose for the final time this season came by to wish him well.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
This one came by way of a number of auspicious paths, including one that’s harder to quantify but also needs to be sustained and at least for the moment said something about this group.
—Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
The Field of 68 pointed out that each of Duke's last four NCAA Tournament losses came by blowing a double-digit lead.
—Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Wright came by his space enthusiasm honestly.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for came by
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Because the games are varied on each visit, the location has already seen repeat guests since opening in March, including one family that has visited at least half a dozen times.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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George Christenson, the county clerk, said an FBI agent visited the home of the county's elections director and left a business card.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Mauricio Dubón hit a two-run homer as part of a three-run eighth inning, and the Braves won yet again, beating the Cubs 4-1 at Truist Park on Wednesday to match the franchise’s best start since 2003.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
14 May 2026
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But Seranthony Domínguez struck out pinch hitter Jac Caglianone to secure his 10th save as the Sox won their fourth straight.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The National Coalition for Child Protection Reform has called it discriminatory and counterproductive.—
James R Mason,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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His post caught the attention of a producer working for a podcast called The Last Invention, which was documenting debates about artificial general intelligence (AGI), a hypothetical form of AI that could surpass human intelligence.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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Only two were earned, but they were all deserved after Rodón fell apart in the third frame.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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The Packers won their fourth Super Bowl, and Rodgers earned two of his four MVPs with McCarthy calling the plays.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The two sides ran in slates aligned against one another.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 May 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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But the core disputes were left unresolved, and, in the interim, Iran gained time to rebuild its weapons arsenals and defenses, preparing for a potential wider conflict.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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The Department of Government Efficiency gained access to internal FEMA networks containing survivors’ private information.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The criminal case against the father was dropped in October 2022, but Stimson said the damage was done.—
Brian Maass,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Be careful to check if USPS staff is stamping mail after hours, otherwise, any postage dropped in the evening will be stamped April 16.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2026
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The additional billions that Moscow has reaped because of the Iran war is easing some pressure off Russia’s floundering economy and the Kremlin’s ability to finance the conflict in Ukraine.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a February 2025 Reuters poll, the two men reaped more favorable ratings than anyone else among the 10 wealthiest Americans.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Came by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/came%20by. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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