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
Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
But the highest threat will come on Tuesday throughout the region and parts of North Texas.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 16 Feb. 2026
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The come-ons are enticing, creating the impression of infallibility to everything including Kryptonite.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Pressure to act immediately Car warranty scams will almost always come on a clock.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
But the highest threat will come on Tuesday throughout the region and parts of North Texas.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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
The come-ons are enticing, creating the impression of infallibility to everything including Kryptonite.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come on
Verb
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Kottikollon does not envision guests arriving for an annual weeklong retreat only to return to daily life unchanged.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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Until that day arrives, the Philadelphia rookie celebrated his first trip to this midseason showcase with two game-ending scores and an MVP trophy in the Rising Stars event.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The fragrant flowers in spring and summer lure pollinators like bees and butterflies.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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This past year also was elevated by the success that the league’s TV partners had in harnessing the lure of live game coverage to drive larger corporate imperatives — namely, building up the streaming platforms that represent the future for the parent companies of NBC, CBS, ESPN/ABC and Fox.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
Interjection
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Wait, no, that’s Braves righty Hurston Waldrep.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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So, no, money doesn’t feel like a burden.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There were a half-dozen legitimate ninth-inning arms on the market, and the Giants landed zero.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In this week’s show, there were slinky fabrics and macho outerwear, and scraps of fur over jersey dresses clinging to terrific asses of all sizes.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The temptation of new styles constantly beckons the fashion-minded, but the wallets?—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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There’s no temptation to work with bigger budgets either.—
Barry Levitt,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 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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Several new buildings emerged in the months after the chief minister reportedly received the report.—
ED DAVEY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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With some of the young players emerging, perhaps that can change in the coming years, even if Norway never has as many stars as other hockey hotbeds.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Just more incentive to get down the hill as quickly as possible.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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To be eligible for the Spirit Awards, a movie's budget cannot exceed $30 million after tax incentives.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Come on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20on. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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