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
And the latest search for Malaysia Airlines’ MH370 comes up empty.
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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
Adding another pass rusher should be a top-tier priority for the Cowboys at the deadline if an opportunity comes up.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The doctor finds her and tries to inject her, but Ben comes up from behind, and the two fight.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Davis, like Haynes, comes up with ingenious ways to fill the void.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 13 Sep. 2025
That idea, that the changes are most prominent in academic writing, comes up a lot, but the shift has been observed beyond academia, too.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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
Adding another pass rusher should be a top-tier priority for the Cowboys at the deadline if an opportunity comes up.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The doctor finds her and tries to inject her, but Ben comes up from behind, and the two fight.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Davis, like Haynes, comes up with ingenious ways to fill the void.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 13 Sep. 2025
That idea, that the changes are most prominent in academic writing, comes up a lot, but the shift has been observed beyond academia, too.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes up
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But the new show comes with the pedigree of a classic 1975 Sidney Lumet bank-heist movie, with Al Pacino roaring his way through the starring role.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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As for what comes next, on April 21, the General Fireworks Advisory Committee will review the task force report, consider feedback and provide any additional insight before it is finalized.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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This opportunity arises as Congress prepares to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which is set to expire on April 20.—
March 25,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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In theory, these few seconds of film can be called up when a suitable role arises, or when an actor’s look fits a requirement.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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That entrepreneurial mindset continues to shape how Jones approaches Arizona real estate, especially in a market as active and widely discussed as Maricopa County's.—
Connie Etemadi,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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His father is a subject Nagarjuna approaches with both pride and philosophical caution.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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The warning at the entrance was preceded by a towering statue of Pazuzu, a Mesopotamian demon-god that surfaces in Gorillaz videos and art at times.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
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According to Thea Gallagher, clinical psychologist and associate professor at NYU Langone Health, this moment often surfaces realities that were easy to ignore during the parenting years.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
10 Feb. 2026
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Like the restaurant, Toja draws on local traditions with a spa menu that includes invigorating pijat massages and exfoliating scrubs with rice, ginger, and candle nut.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Taiwanese singer-songwriter, whose music draws on jazz, soul and Mandarin pop, has spent recent years expanding her footprint as a screen actress.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 Mar. 2026
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In this season’s conversations with writers—who all listen to the institute’s archival sound of writers across decades—a new theme emerges.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Growth emerges through both solitude and participation, and the works reflect this tension.—
Olga Garcia-Mayoral,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 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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But, for now, some leaders remain worried about what happens next.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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What happens if the launch is delayed?—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Comes up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20up. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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