come across (as)

Definition of come across (as)next
as in to seem
to give the impression of being the law professor comes across as a bit of an ogre at first, but he's actually quite personable

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  • Sonya and Jason, the inn's effervescent community coordinators seem to have every islander on speed-dial and will plan and replan your itinerary as many times as needed.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
  • But the facility wasn’t up to snuff for NASCAR to return in 2014 — a product of the facility getting worse with time — and at that point, the racing seemed forever lost.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Soft, adjustable lighting, outdoor rain showers with peepholes framing the scenery, incredibly comfy poolside daybeds, super-crisp sheets, open-plan bathrooms with capacious closets—everything works, but nothing feels forced or superfluous.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The Charlotte Hornets found the wrong kind of déjà vu Sunday, losing a home game to the Boston Celtics that never really felt close.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The coach often looks at those basketball stickers affixed over a block M at each player's locker.
    CBS News, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Niche looked at suburban cities and towns as well as neighborhoods in big metro areas like Charlotte.
    Chase Jordan March 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Just a short drive away in Alexandria, another Madison County town, residents have also sounded the alarm about a lack of clean drinking water.
    Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Inside the Trivium Corporate Center manufacturing site in Catawba County, the air buzzed with the hum and loud drill sounds of production.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Come across (as).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20across%20%28as%29. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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