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as in to visit
to make a brief visit
come by after work and I'll give you some clothes for the rummage sale
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as in to win
to receive as return for effort
a literary award like that isn't easy to come by
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Recent Examples of come by
Transcription comes by its tragicomic suspicion of devices honestly.
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Hannah Gold, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
But in conversation, those positive vibes aren’t always easy to come by.
—John Ross, Vanity Fair, 24 Mar. 2026
But further gains may be harder to come by for the group, Trivariate found.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Grocery prices have been a major source of stress for millions of Americans, polls show, and the conflict could make relief even harder to come by in the near term.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
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Hannah Gold, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
But in conversation, those positive vibes aren’t always easy to come by.
—John Ross, Vanity Fair, 24 Mar. 2026
But further gains may be harder to come by for the group, Trivariate found.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Grocery prices have been a major source of stress for millions of Americans, polls show, and the conflict could make relief even harder to come by in the near term.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come by
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Plan a stop in bustling Cebu City to visit the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu and Magellan’s Cross Pavilion—cultural cornerstones that paved the way to the propagation of Christianity as the country’s most dominant religion.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Royals partied in the visiting clubhouse at Atlanta.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Frederiksen's Social Democrats received the most votes and were seen winning 38 seats in Denmark's 179-seat parliament, results published early Wednesday showed, compared with 50 seats four years earlier.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Vargas unveiled Ohtani's mural in 2024, followed by another honoring Fernando Valenzuela in 2025, both years when the Dodgers won the World Series.—
Rina Nakano,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Suns used a 21-2 run in the first quarter to open up a 37-17 lead.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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One newcomer, right-fielder Owen Caissie, the former Chicago Cubs’ top prospect, doubled home the winning run in the second inning.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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Framber Valdez allowed two runs, one earned, and seven hits in six innings while striking out five and walking one in his Tigers debut.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Fairbanks, Miami’s marquee free agent signing this offseason, earned his first save of the season with a shutout ninth inning.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Chaiwalas, or street tea venders, have long been taken as emblems of the small-scale entrepreneurialism by which uneducated Indians can gain subsistence, and, in theory, something more.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Tea Party protests that began to erupt in 2009 among conservatives opposed to President Barack Obama were credited with boosting Republican turnout in the 2010 midterms, when the GOP gained 63 seats and control of the House of Representatives in a red wave.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Separate filers tend to reap fewer tax benefits.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Taxpayers generally foot a substantial portion of the bill, and owners reap the revenue from ticket sales, concessions, and stadium naming rights.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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The move will allow TSA employees to get their paychecks as early as March 30 instead of waiting for back pay after the shutdown ends.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Hope Harvill got the game winner in the 17th minute off an assist by Paola Granados for the Mustangs.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Mars may try to push you into making an overly ambitious to-do list, so be sure to let the Moon in that more peaceful sector remind you to take a break!—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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But what is ultimately to be gained by making this a hammy, Neil Simon-esque romp?—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Come by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20by. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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