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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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
On the way, one of my friends texts in a group chat about a trip coming up.
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R29 Team, Refinery29, 26 Sep. 2025
Kirk’s father came up with the name Turning Point USA, according to the Times.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Almost every time there’s a close call the player comes up twirling his finger, beseeching his coach to ask for a review.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
There was no question Danni’s Hard Drive came up with innovative ways to entice and keep subscribers.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 26 Sep. 2025
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R29 Team, Refinery29, 26 Sep. 2025
Kirk’s father came up with the name Turning Point USA, according to the Times.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Almost every time there’s a close call the player comes up twirling his finger, beseeching his coach to ask for a review.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
There was no question Danni’s Hard Drive came up with innovative ways to entice and keep subscribers.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come up
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The production came just in time to help the Angels (72-88) put a serious dent in the Astros’ chances of going to the playoffs.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Mornings taste better with a fresh fruit smoothie and sunrise on your deck, and the always smiling and hospitable resort staff keeps the surprises coming—maybe a floating breakfast one day or champagne at dusk the next.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
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Though the majority of cases are linked to a large outbreak that originated in West Texas, other outbreaks and cases have arisen from community transmission or during travel in other states.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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However, signs of trouble for the stock market near term are arising under the surface .—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Becerra, known for exploring themes of social and familial rupture—draws on his own teenage experiences to craft a raw, contemplative portrait of youth on the edge.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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The work drew on electron microscopy facilities at the Molecular Foundry and received support from the Department of Energy’s Office of Science.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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The accusation has even surfaced inside Israel.—
Faisal Kutty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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And now, another moment from the banquet has surfaced that could be interpreted in a few different ways.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
25 Sep. 2025
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The story was one that confirmed and exposed the beliefs that so many shared from residents and reporters to officers and officials at every level and at every opportunity, those in power close their eyes to the truth because the lie felt familiar.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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The government closed banks in eastern Congo in response to M23’s takeover of Goma and Bukavu, resulting in residents and businesses struggling to access cash to carry out basic transactions.—
Sarah Dean,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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Ben Rice has emerged as one of the league’s best hitters.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Jaxson Dart Following Russell Wilson Struggles New York may have a couple of emerging threats in its passing game in the form of young wide receivers Malik Nabers and Wan'Dale Robinson.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The reflective foil discourages unwanted insects and pests like slugs from approaching and harming the plants, but actually helps to attract butterflies.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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In this case, an officer will approach the flyer at the security checkpoint and manually verify their identity.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Sep. 2025
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These real estate pros know what’s actually happening in a specific neighborhood can affect a home’s price, including microtrends that may not be reflected in the broader data.—
Mary Beth Eastman,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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European football governing body UEFA’s allowable loss limit is less than the Premier League’s, so lowering wages has already happened at continental level, and its squad-cost rule is directly targeted at what teams spend on players.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Come up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20up. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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