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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Confirmation of the result will come on Monday, when mail ballots cast by Dutch residents living abroad are counted.
—CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 11 May 2025
Fully in his alpha flirt mode, Harlow starts out making eyes at Doja from across the room, trying to rope her in with some subtle come-ons.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
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Verb
If the alarm sounds weak or low or doesn’t come on at all, replace the batteries.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Confirmation of the result will come on Monday, when mail ballots cast by Dutch residents living abroad are counted.
—CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
As the sketch went on, Alby delivered menus and mimosas alongside increasingly lewd double entendres and come-ons, all Southern charm and jutting hips.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 11 May 2025
Fully in his alpha flirt mode, Harlow starts out making eyes at Doja from across the room, trying to rope her in with some subtle come-ons.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come on
Verb
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The rookie arrived in Charlotte in May.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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His car was seen arriving shortly before the time the murders were believed to have been committed and left shortly after, according to court documents.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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One beneficiary may be the Catalan-language itself, also satisfying a yearning for authenticity, which is proving a major lure of both films and series.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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The arrangement empowers the co-investors to pick and choose their own individual deals, the great lure of directs in general.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
Interjection
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The answer to each query was no.—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
9 Jan. 2026
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Eight California Republicans voted no.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There are scientific and sound studies to back up OneSkin’s Peptide Age Reversal Moisturizer’s claims, but shopper testimonies, too—between the brand’s website and Amazon, this has 5,000 five-star ratings.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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Mayor Quinton Lucas said there is an urgency for the completion of a permanent municipal jail.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Writer-director Craig Brewer resists the temptation to make Mike and Claire in any way pitiful or worthy of derision.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The temptation when considering an experienced actor’s directorial debut is to see it as a glimpse into what matters most to them — or conversely, what matters least.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 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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Hyundai Motor Group’s Atlas humanoid robot emerged as a standout winner at CES 2026 in Las Vegas this week, earning the Best Robot award as chosen by global media covering the show.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Apart from his on-field performance, Carson has emerged as one of college football’s top earners in the new NIL era, securing lucrative partnerships with brands such as Beats by Dre and Chipotle, according to Front Office Sports.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The official boundaries of the new stadium incentive district have not yet been finalized.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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The grocer will also receive a $50,000 retailer incentive bonus.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Come on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20on. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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