as in to happen
to take place
how did all this come about?
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Recent Examples of come about
How did Electra's cameo come about?
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Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
How did that collaboration come about?
—Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The shift to talking about trillionaires has come about suddenly.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 3 June 2026
The news of the former couple’s split comes about Abdalla became an overnight household name as the spunky and Jennifer Lopez-loving Allie Hayes in the Prime Video series.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 2 June 2026
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Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
How did that collaboration come about?
—Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The shift to talking about trillionaires has come about suddenly.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 3 June 2026
The news of the former couple’s split comes about Abdalla became an overnight household name as the spunky and Jennifer Lopez-loving Allie Hayes in the Prime Video series.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come about
Verb
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The shooting happened at Madison and Lockwood.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The case has drawn national attention, fueled by debate over Texas self-defense law, questions surrounding race, competing narratives about what happened beneath a Memorial High School team tent and demonstrations outside the Collin County courthouse.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
Verb
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There was a flurry of excitement; groups of people carrying bottles of sparkling wine were rushing down to the sea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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In the meantime, there is a World Cup to win and Os Magricos to surpass.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Verb
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As this new influx of North Carolinians begins to take part, Jamison says his own dedication comes down to the human connections dancing fosters.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The game included 10 triple stumpers and came down to Final Jeopardy!—
USA TODAY Staff,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
Verb
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In his almost but not quite valedictory acceptance speech, the 80-year-old Lithgow acknowledged that this Tony win, his third, comes 53 years after his first — and feels every bit as satisfying.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The attack comes amid heightened security around Madison Square Garden, which lies directly above the busy intercity railroad station, where the New York Knicks are hosting the San Antonio Spurs for Games 3 and 4 on Monday and Wednesday.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The incident occurred Saturday on the Brazilian side of the falls in Foz do Iguaçu, according to news agency Jam Press.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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This complaint describes events that allegedly occurred nearly twenty years ago and is based solely on the plaintiff’s account.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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“Come about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20about. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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