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
Is there anything about Starry and Restless that never comes up?
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Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Abreu comes up, that’s where Martin (Pérez) is coming in the game.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 17 May 2026
The poster art comes up with a grisly new application for a corkscrew.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 17 May 2026
After thinking about the weighty matter, the vendor comes up with a clever or perhaps devious plan.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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.
—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
Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Abreu comes up, that’s where Martin (Pérez) is coming in the game.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 17 May 2026
The poster art comes up with a grisly new application for a corkscrew.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 17 May 2026
After thinking about the weighty matter, the vendor comes up with a clever or perhaps devious plan.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes up
Verb
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Breakfast comes with more river views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The study comes as the sun remains near the peak of Solar Cycle 25, a period of heightened solar activity that has already produced spectacular aurora displays across the globe.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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What are some potential solutions for when this problem arises again could be the key to unlocking another title, regardless of any personnel changes that might happen.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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By investing in this unified decision layer today, industrial leaders can ensure that when the next challenge or opportunity arises, their teams can act swiftly, wisely and in unison, turning insight into action and action into outcomes.—
Dustin Johnson,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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One way to use that cap space is through accounting maneuvers designed to create more room in the future budget — like when quarterback Bo Nix approaches a massive second contract in 2027 or 2028.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Fans get to know actors, musicians and directors beyond surface level because Poehler approaches each conversation from a more personal perspective, instead of strictly professional.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The agent also surfaces what nobody asked for.—
Vinay Bhaskara,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Okoumé and smoked oak dominate the space, and meets cooler, smoother surfaces Vitoria Regia quartzite, Wachenzeller limestone, stainless steel, and colored glass.—
Katharina Schwarze,
Architectural Digest,
23 May 2026
Verb
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After avoiding references to being trans in her early career, Petras draws on a sense of understanding and loss that is profoundly rooted in her experience.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2026
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The company draws on clinical, claims, and behavioral data to identify patients at risk and coordinates support with care navigators, clinical outreach, and palliative care between visits.—
Ellen Sheng,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Detachment isn’t an issue in Flynn’s production, which keeps such a tight focus on the actors that the human drama fully emerges.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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If El Niño emerges as anticipated this summer, NOAA said coral bleaching could return in a big way between June and September.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Today, the property is a best-case example of the magic that happens when old meets new.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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And unlike in-person voting, where verification happens upfront, mail-in ballots must be inspected and have signatures verified.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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“Comes up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20up. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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