1
as in comes
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 arises
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 comes up
The potential for governments to intervene in film festivals comes up regularly in Europe, where taxpayer money is used to fund those events to greater or lesser degrees depending on the country.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 May 2026
If tension comes up with a coworker, pause and restate roles clearly to keep things moving.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
There is no national standard for how many hours of legal work in a day is too many, but the issue often comes up in arguments to a judge over what legal fees the winning side in a case can recover from the losing side.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Automet is a brand that commonly comes up in our editor search to find comfy matching sets.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
And the latest search for Malaysia Airlines’ MH370 comes up empty.
—Nasteho Said, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
When the Eagles think about the leaders on the team, Davis’ name comes up.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
When asked whether the 23-year age difference comes up in everyday life, with cultural references or interests, Sam says the answer is, generally, no.
—Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026
Having the extra cash on hand in case anything comes up is worth paying my student loan servicer an extra $400.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 May 2026
If tension comes up with a coworker, pause and restate roles clearly to keep things moving.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
There is no national standard for how many hours of legal work in a day is too many, but the issue often comes up in arguments to a judge over what legal fees the winning side in a case can recover from the losing side.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Automet is a brand that commonly comes up in our editor search to find comfy matching sets.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
And the latest search for Malaysia Airlines’ MH370 comes up empty.
—Nasteho Said, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
When the Eagles think about the leaders on the team, Davis’ name comes up.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
When asked whether the 23-year age difference comes up in everyday life, with cultural references or interests, Sam says the answer is, generally, no.
—Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026
Having the extra cash on hand in case anything comes up is worth paying my student loan servicer an extra $400.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes up
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By evening, the Aries Moon stirs private ambition and a stronger inner conviction about what comes next.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The letter, sent Friday, comes amid a high-stakes legal battle currently playing out in an Oakland federal courtroom between onetime partners Altman and Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, who in 2015 co-founded the AI company best known for creating ChatGPT.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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This dark psychological thriller about guilt, obsession, truth and morality arises out of just a single conversation between strangers who happen to sit next to one another.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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However, Microsoft is pushing back on the report, saying the threat only arises if a hacker has control over the user’s PC, which could occur through a malware infection.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2026
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That philosophy also shapes how the property approaches sustainability, through the language and practice.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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On Monday, May 11, Colbert welcomed guests Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and John Oliver for a joint interview as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert approaches its final episodes.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Verb
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As a result, Scentbird surfaces both familiar favorites and new niche discoveries in a way that feels intuitive, relevant and continuously curated, driving deeper engagement and long-term loyalty.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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As the orchestra swells, a voice slowly surfaces.—
Ben Cardew,
Pitchfork,
2 May 2026
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According to Six Seconds, this perspective draws on three decades of studying emotions, including more than a million assessments across 169 countries.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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In the kitchen, chef Andrew Copley draws on a résumé spanning London to Hawaii, with dishes like chicken and lemongrass potstickers and crispy branzino with wasabi.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Amid a plethora of global market forces, sometimes an unlikely trend emerges.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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From deep behind enemy lines, a hidden chapter of American military history emerges, prompting the question of whether reckoning with the past can bring peace to those who lived it.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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The private patio space off of the living room bellies up to the beach, where two sunbeds and an umbrella are set up for sunset happy hours.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Feb. 2026
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For the best seat in the house, request the chef's table that bellies up to the kitchen.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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Whatever happens in the months ahead though, signing at least one new midfielder should be a priority.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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When that happens, clubs can build real campaigns.—
Shivaas Gulati,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
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“Comes up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20up. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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