COME BY Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

come by

verb

Definition of come by

as in to visit

to make a brief visit come by after work and I'll give you some clothes for the rummage sale

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

as in to win

to receive as return for effort a literary award like that isn't easy to come by

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of come by Several parents came by the school after the shooting, concerned about what happened inside. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 And in terms of oversight, each tenant has a social worker who comes by at least once a year, Lubinsky said. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026 These cost increases will come by way of millions of dollars in fines for food producers who do not comply with the law, which will then lead to higher grocery bills for consumers. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2026 The musical shifts, in part, come by way of Flores leaning into outer-genre arrangements, teaming up with the likes of pop and rock juggernaut producers like Charlie Handsome (Post Malone/Morgan Wallen), JKash (Dua Lipa) and Gian Stone (Maroon 5). — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for come by

Recent Examples of Synonyms for come by

Verb

The exhibition is an excellent excuse to visit Ciutadella with its warren of atmospheric streets, much as Son Ermità is the perfect excuse to visit, or return to, Menorca.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
While Lindsey Graham was focused on foreign policy and national security, having returned from a trip to Ukraine to visit President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a day before his death, his sister has vowed to focus on issues affecting South Carolinians.

— Sophia Vlahakis, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of visit

Verb

Wasserman Schultz was sharply criticized by Black community leaders and the other four candidates, who are all African American, for running in this district.

— Caroline Linton, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Wasserman Schultz decided to run in the newly redrawn Florida 20th Congressional District, a majority-minority district.

— Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of run in

Verb

Buffalo’s synthetic turf earned an F grade from Bills players in the NFLPA’s annual report card last year.

— Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Backstage, Tommaso Ciampa says this year’s Casino Gauntlet has the biggest stakes since the winner earns a chance at the AEW World Championship.

— Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of earn

Verb

As the perfumery acknowledges, these collaborations allow the brand to gain exposure in other creative spheres while also creating a product that is reflective of both specialties.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
During last week’s earnings call, FanDuel’s parent company, Flutter, noted its prediction market platform can gain customers faster in states where sportsbooks are still under scrutiny.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of gain

Verb

Side effects were similar to other vaccines that people typically get for other diseases, Healy noted.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
The Lions lead back is sure to get as many or more touches this year with David Montgomery gone, and Detroit’s offense will score points.

— Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of get

Verb

And artists deserve a fair pay percentage for work that assists their employers in making profits.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
Republicans hope to pick up four more House districts in November after the state redrew its congressional map earlier this year and made those districts more GOP-friendly.

— Emily Chang, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026