come-on 1 of 3

come on

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interjection

come on

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verb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of come on
Noun
The move has come on the recommendation of Rasmussen—almost 14 years at the helm—and Arnaud Lagardère, the chairman and CEO of the almost $10 billion turnover (€8.9 billion*) media-to-retail Lagardère Group whose ultimate parent is Louis Hachette Group, which has a stake of just over 66%. Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025 The incident comes on the heels of what officials called politically motivated shootings last week in which Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in their home and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded. Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 19 June 2025
Interjection
Not a euphemistic come-on: Porte Jacquemus likes to cook and to eat pasta. Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024 Carson is instantly suspicious, if not downright hostile, and not just because Waters proves totally immune to his swaggering come-ons. Joe Leydon, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for come on
Recent Examples of Synonyms for come on
Noun
  • Tournament officials are hoping that the lure of knockout rounds, the round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals and final will help fill the stadiums in the coming weeks.
    Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
  • The lure is rich tax credits and other production incentives and more stable markets to expand into.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2025
Verb
  • Earth: The Legendary Lost Tapes is set to arrive July 25 via Big Bear Records.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
  • The suspects fled the area before the officers arrived.
    Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • The Monist Trap: A temptation for leaders is to go a for a simple message, that is easy to remember but plays on a limited set of values.
    HEC Paris Insights, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
  • Eurydice, like these other works, seems to be imploring us to live, to love, to remember—but so acute is the pain of loss that the temptation to forget is strong, and so artists keep revisiting it, keep testing the waters.
    Pamela Newton June 24, Literary Hub, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • There was a lot of CGI involved to add the sense of height, as well as have the rope.
    Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 28 June 2025
  • There is a road closure on Monarch Highway from exit 225A to I-35 North.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • While American pharmaceutical development exhibits signs of institutional sclerosis, China’s system demonstrates the power of aligned incentives, streamlined processes, and strategic coordination between regulatory bodies, research institutions, and industry players.
    Greg Licholai MD, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
  • This prompted the lawmaker to question why someone would want to run away from these incentives and avoid detection.
    Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 25 June 2025
Interjection
  • In 2021, the former TV journalist accompanied her partner to business meetings with world leaders, a speech at his space company Blue Origin, and a charitable gala. 2022: Movie premieres, commencements, oh my!
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 25 June 2025
  • And, as Alex DeLarge soon discovers, oh my brothers and only friends, conformity may be as dangerous as the chaos.
    Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
Verb
  • Outlook for the region In emerging markets such as those in Southeast Asia where labor costs are low, companies may feel less motivated to boost efficiency through adoption of technology.
    Bernice Ooi, CNBC, 26 June 2025
  • Virtual production has emerged as a key growth area for the entertainment industry.
    Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • In Kansas City, the brand-new Museum of BBQ showcases how this quintessential American cuisine is made. Road Cruise Take a road cruise along a captivating northeast loop that’s filled with urban attractions, rugged coasts and gorgeous mountains.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • The re-imagined attraction, sponsored by General Motors, closed in June 2024 for an extensive overhaul and will reopen to the guests on July 22.
    Joe Burbank, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2025

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“Come on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20on. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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