come-on 1 of 3

come on

2 of 3

interjection

come on

3 of 3

verb

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 on
Noun
Sale had been excited since the moment Snitker mentioned the idea of having Morton make what was to be Sale’s start on Sunday and having Sale come on in relief to him. David O'Brien, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025 New details are still to come on the Interior Department’s website, but contingency plans published last year shed light on what travelers can expect. Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2025
Interjection
Not long after, Holt turned down a come-on from the producer Howard Hughes. Justin Curto, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024 The marketing come-on for Sardinia is simple: The Italian island calls itself the Caribbean of the Mediterranean. Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for come on
Recent Examples of Synonyms for come on
Noun
  • Beyond the lure, a nearly invisible harp net hung in the middle of a forest opening, where a single golden-haired creature was caught.
    Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Colorful reef and drift dives are the lure in the waters around Marsa Alam, where more than 60 spectacular dive sites are a siren call to (wet) suit up.
    Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
Interjection
  • Told no at every turn, Stallone bets everything on himself, holding the line on playing the lead against seemingly impossible odds.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Every single one of those views came after Hollywood told him no.
    Essence, Essence, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Slowing down and speeding up Daisy arrived in his life through his ex-wife, who was moving to a new place that was dubious about pets.
    Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The agency separately released recommended shipping dates for customers who want their packages to arrive by Christmas Day.
    Michelle Del Rey, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Instead of giving in to the temptation of other people’s attention, August is instead meant to be a time to become your own soulmate.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
  • With every temptation, Jesus is lured into a forbidden world, and a terrified Joseph soon realizes that a demonic power is at work.
    Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Interjection
  • Why, oh why, do the Rangers keep throwing away almost certain victories in the final minutes of playoff games?
    FILIP BONDY, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2017
Verb
  • There were a number of turning points that went against the Chiefs.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Then there are the stars at every position — the players who finish most of their possessions scoring out of ball screens, isolations and post ups.
    Law Murray, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Washington can stomach Sarr’s undisciplined shot diet because the team, still early in its rebuild, has little incentive to win right now.
    Josh Robbins, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Finance is full of bad incentives and outright exploitation.
    Big Think, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • While stocks in the region, so far, have underperformed their emerging-market peers, letting down many investors, these lower valuations are attractive to KKR because of the positive macro trends.
    Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Israel, meanwhile, has emerged from the war in a much stronger security position after decimating Hamas in Gaza, slamming Hezbollah in Lebanon, and hammering Iran's nuclear facilities.
    Greg Myre, NPR, 9 Oct. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Come on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20on. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!