COME ACROSS (AS) Synonyms: 16 Similar Words

come across (as)

verb

Definition of come across (as)

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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Hnin Aye read every news article about new passport restrictions and regulations, which seemed to change every month.

— Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 Sep. 2026
Meta Platforms' launch of its Muse AI agent app and Nebius's move to raise rental rates on AI computing access seemed to spark the buying spurt in related AI stocks.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of seem

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For the OGs, who couldn’t foresee the full scope of what this meant, the consequences might feel the starkest.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Venus in your career zone forms an awkward connection to Uranus in your playful 5th house, stirring tension between what looks polished and what actually feels interesting.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of feel

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The housekeeping staff was incredibly on top of things, and the room always looked spotless.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
So Kelce reported to camp in terrific shape and looking svelte and nimble despite all the hoopla, especially around the wedding.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

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