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

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Relevance

as in to win

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

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Recent Examples of come by The hotel can also arrange transportation by boat, helicopter, or private plane—alternatively, come by yacht and anchor down at the edge of the bay. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026 The Jets are 1-14 in their past 15 visits to Gillette Stadium, with six of those losses coming by at least 14 points. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026 But rate expectations remain elevated also, according to fed funds futures pricing, with the potential for even two hikes coming by the end of December. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 Cannon comes by his relationships advice after becoming a father of 12 with six different women, and having his relationships in the media eye. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for come by

Recent Examples of Synonyms for come by

Verb

But the couple remained deeply inspired by Napa Valley, which holds a large working-class population and plenty of amenities for the wine lovers who visit.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
New York City Tourism expects 8 million travelers to visit the Big Apple between Thanksgiving and New Year's this holiday season, but one holiday attraction will resonate even more with those who call the city home.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of visit

Verb

After more than a week of counting outstanding, absentee ballots and affidavit — or provisional — ballots, Colom won the closest Senate race in the country by just a few thousand votes.

— Elena Moore, NPR, 12 Nov. 2026
The winning illustration in this reader poll will be available on a mug at The New York Times Store later this year.

— New York Times, New York Times, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of win

Verb

Wheaton North responded with a score, but then Wendell followed up with a 3-yard TD run and Konkey ran in the 2-point conversion to cut the deficit to 30-29.

— Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Dozens of people began running in various directions at the sound of gunfire.

— Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of run in

Verb

Since interim head coach Ryan Richter took over during the World Cup break, Philadelphia earned 43 of a possible 57 points while outscoring opponents 48-22 during that span.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
For many prospective students, cost is no longer an automatic barrier to earning a two-year degree or beginning a path toward a bachelor’s degree.

— Editorial, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of earn

Verb

Nevada Democrats will also gain a supermajority in the Assembly.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
Even before gaining overnight climate control, the 242-hp California eHybrid 4Motion was an easy favorite among all California powertrain options because of that efficient, range anxiety-defeating gas-electric capability.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of gain

Verb

Most of that debt is tied to assessments these hospitals owe the state as part of a complex tax scheme that in the past allowed Illinois to reap higher Medicaid payments from the federal government for redistribution to the hospitals.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Through the spring and summer the forest in this mountain backcountry had been blessed with abundant rainfall and the wild creatures were busy reaping the berries, seeds and other browse.

— Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of reap

Verb

Brett Baty will get plenty of at-bats by continuing to move around the field playing in the infield and outfield.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2026
Every guest gets one with a professional photographer, including hair, makeup, and costumes, from traditional to modern.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of get

Verb

Sincerity, stability, domesticity—those are harder sells for fans expecting quotable and clippable baddie anthems, which might make SWALLOW!

— Walden Green, Pitchfork, 11 Nov. 2026
Braun made two 3-pointers and Minnesota held Southern to 18% shooting in taking a 16-6 lead after one quarter.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026