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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come across (as)
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Our president cannot, however, seem to get Congress to find the funds to make sure all the citizens here in our own country have adequate health care, healthy food, and an affordable place to live.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026 -
The writer and editor Madeline Cash seems to be interested in these questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Saldaña has reason to feel good about keeping her box office crown, too.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
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Update Your Bedding Swapping out your bedding for the winter is one of the easiest ways to make your bedroom feel warmer and cozier.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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For those looking for a show of holiday blooms, this process begins in early fall, as temperatures naturally drop and the days start getting shorter.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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For example, if your space is 150 square feet, look for a model with 1,500-watt capacity.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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But the justices did not sound inclined to rule on the issue of puberty blockers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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This regal-sounding name is the perfect mix of timeless elegance and noble sweetness—especially considering the possible spin offs like Lily, Ana, and Lil.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
13 Jan. 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 17 Jan. 2026.
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