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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Verb
  • He was asked to be the signal-caller, and that responsibility seemed to hinder his ability to read and react.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Looking ahead to winter 2026, designers seem to agree.
    Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Saldaña has reason to feel good about keeping her box office crown, too.
    Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Don't be fooled by an ocean that looks calm.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
  • His first year as a starter, in 2023, finished with UGA on the outside looking in of the playoff — the final year of the four-team format — after Georgia lost in the SEC Championship Game.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • If that sounds hyperbolic, consider that Independence offensive coordinator Marlon Barnett has compared Resar to former Penn State tight end Tyler Warren, who was the 14th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
    Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Or maybe fractured sounds less dramatic.
    Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 11 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 14 Jan. 2026.

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