as in to arrive
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as in lure
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain
the spectacular sale was enough of a come-on to get many shoppers to try the store for the first time
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as in no
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable
come on, you can't be serious in making such an offer!
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Recent Examples of come on
AFAR Media, 11 May 2026
Memorial Day weekend, Ken, come on.
—NBC news, 10 May 2026
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
Gambling has become fully integrated with the delivery mechanisms of live sports, so there’s no way to put all the various come-ons and promos on pause while the arrests of Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones dominate the news cycle.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Verb
So my cousin would say, come on.
—AFAR Media, 11 May 2026
Memorial Day weekend, Ken, come on.
—NBC news, 10 May 2026
Noun
Guests in attendance for this lavish soirée include George’s fellow intellectuals, a large number of dapper hedonists, the handsome horndog Judge Roland Brack (Nicholas Pinnock) — whose wolf-whistle come-ons are neither fully rebuffed nor reciprocated by Hedda — and Thea (Imogen Poots, wasted).
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
Gambling has become fully integrated with the delivery mechanisms of live sports, so there’s no way to put all the various come-ons and promos on pause while the arrests of Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones dominate the news cycle.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come on
Verb
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The heavy context makes Marseille a particularly forbidding environment for young players, which Ethan Nwaneri has discovered to his cost since arriving on loan from Arsenal in January.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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His fastball not only arrives faster than the blink of an eye but also comes in at a tricky angle.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Their lure for producers is hardly surprising given a recent study by the UK’s Publishers Association published in March that showed book adaptations had 57% higher box office revenue than non-adaptations for the 50 top grossing titles in the UK from 2020 to 2024.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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Without the lure of prospective rents, who would know whether to build an apartment building, an office, or a factory, or where to site them?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Interjection
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And the lawyer says, ‘Oh, no, there’s no contingency for it.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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Fletcher told him no, Balow said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
Verb
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On one side there was a swing, a slide and a tricycle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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In addition to traditional treatments, there are holistic therapies like sound healing, Reiki, and shirodhara, an ancient Ayurvedic remedy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Competition is fierce, expectations are high, and the temptation to quit can feel easier than pushing through uncertainty.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Postpone this temptation until tomorrow.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
Interjection
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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
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As Bob Myers, president of sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, leads the search, several candidates have emerged.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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At the same time, emerging economies across sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia grew substantially brighter as electrification and infrastructure projects expanded into previously dark regions.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
20 May 2026
Noun
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House members who occupy safe seats have fewer incentives to compromise or work across the aisle.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Provincial incentives can be stacked with the federal rebate to a bonus tax credit rate of 45 percent — a significant lever in an era when every greenlight is being scrutinized.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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“Come on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20on. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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