1
as in to come
to come near or nearer
the girl came up to the counter and asked if she could have her order prepared to go
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2
as in to arise
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
let me know if anything else comes up during the project
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Recent Examples of come up
Showrunner Allen MacDonald revealed Akinagbe’s casting during a chat with Deadline this week while discussing what was coming up for Goodwin following the traumatic events of Season 10.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Despite Nacua’s strong performance, the Rams ultimately came up short against the 49ers in overtime after electing to go for it on fourth-and-short instead of settling for the tying field goal.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The 49ers defense came up huge to stop the Rams on fourth down in a pivotal moment in overtime to win the game.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Swift has come up several times during the actress' legal war with Baldoni, 41.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Despite Nacua’s strong performance, the Rams ultimately came up short against the 49ers in overtime after electing to go for it on fourth-and-short instead of settling for the tying field goal.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The 49ers defense came up huge to stop the Rams on fourth down in a pivotal moment in overtime to win the game.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Swift has come up several times during the actress' legal war with Baldoni, 41.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come up
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Though that number won’t grab headlines, the rushing attack passed the eye test against a Minnesota defense that came into the game second in the Big Ten in yards allowed.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Set to come two weeks after the autumnal equinox, the harvest moon will provide several nights of bright moonlight in early October, the Old Farmer's Almanac added.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Clot formation is a health risk arising from sluggish blood flow through the veins.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The political resonance of his project arises not from an explicit statement of values but from a tender demonstration of complex, undeniable humanity.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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In this recipe, country music star Lainey Wilson draws on her Louisiana roots, rolling the regional sausage into balls before coating them in breadcrumbs and frying until crispy on the outside, but still tender inside.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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While dimensionally larger than the 987 generation, the 982 iteration’s body lines and pronounced rear hips clearly draw on family ties.—
Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
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TwelveLabs’ technology uniquely reduces that friction, surfacing the right scene faster, flagging potential issues earlier, and clearing the path so creators can focus more of their energy on emotion, framing, and story arcs.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Amid inflation, geopolitical tension, and rapid technological change, the Summit will surface the ideas, policies, and market shifts shaping the next chapter of global resilience and growth.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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When sides grew wise to this and began closing down Gravenberch, Liverpool used full-backs Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson in build-up as a reliable alternative.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The store on Buckeye Avenue, also known as Eisenhower Memorial Highway, sits across the street and railroad tracks from the presidential museum, currently closed because of the government shutdown.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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And its prestige image started to fade as snazzy new Chinese EV makers emerged and Tesla’s lineup needed a refresher (a new, roomier six-seater Model Y had a successful launch in August).—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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This card often symbolizes new beginnings that emerge from emotional clarity.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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If the thought of budgeting gives you a headache, there's another way to approach managing your money without tracking every expense or obsessing over spreadsheets.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Nozawa approached the decor with the goal of softening the architecture's hard lines and surfaces, while channeling the color palette of the building materials.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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This all has happened while under the new leadership of Louisville Metro Police Department's chief Paul Humphrey.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The journalists' arrests happened not long after police issued the dispersal order.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Come up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20up. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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