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
Adding another pass rusher should be a top-tier priority for the Cowboys at the deadline if an opportunity comes up.
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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
Eskridge comes up big on second drive Dee Eskridge came up big on the Dolphins’ scoring drive.
—Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
Crime victims fund comes up short That law created a Crime Victims Fund.
—Ryan Oehrli
august 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
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
Eskridge comes up big on second drive Dee Eskridge came up big on the Dolphins’ scoring drive.
—Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
Crime victims fund comes up short That law created a Crime Victims Fund.
—Ryan Oehrli
august 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes up
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The incident comes amid growing scrutiny of the aggressive tactics used by Border Patrol and ICE, including against US citizens.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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As the fintech sector comes roaring back, companies like Ramp and Stripe have dominated headlines with eye-popping funding rounds and rapid growth.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Sure, the rules might be the same everywhere, as the Universe fundamentally uses the same fundamental ingredients and the same fundamental laws to form stars, planets, and whatever molecular machinery arises on those worlds all throughout the Universe.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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But every shift in the tone of the film arises out of DaCosta’s feeling about the protagonist.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
29 Oct. 2025
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As Melissa approaches Jamaica, the imagery offers a dramatic reminder of the storm’s scale and potential impact.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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This discipline also extends to how Vessel approaches acquisitions, where rather than buying businesses to erase and rebrand its foundation, the Francos explore ways to strengthen what already exists, preserving community trust and integrity while enhancing service.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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That’s why experts urge parents to have conversations with their children on how to identify these trends—as well as strategies for managing social media when this content inevitably surfaces.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
22 Oct. 2025
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Still, whenever a major college coaching job opens up, his name inevitably surfaces in speculation — including this week, when Penn State fired James Franklin.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Directed by Jonas Lindstroem with still photography by Carlijn Jacobs, the campaign was shot in Los Angeles and draws on a cinematic approach to depict gifting moments around the world.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Big Deal McKinsey’s sixth annual corporate venture building report, released this morning, draws on research from more than 700 business leaders across 66 countries.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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However, things get messy when a former survivor of the serial killer emerges for revenge.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The concept re-emerges four years after the US Navy and Army canceled their railgun programs in 2021, citing excessive costs, technical hurdles, and questions about operational practicality.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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What happens if the enhanced subsidies expire?—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, leaking information about fights, movements, and filming activity happens all the time.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Now, more than three decades later, her participation in Bel-Air closes a powerful chapter in television history, uniting the show’s legacy with its bold reimagining.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Mission Viejo closes the regular season Thursday against Los Alamitos (8-1, 1-1) at Artesia High in Lakewood.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
28 Oct. 2025
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