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
Costa comes up big again after the ensuing corner kick, punching away a Jhon Arias missile.
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Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
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.
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Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
17 May 2026
The poster art comes up with a grisly new application for a corkscrew.
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Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
17 May 2026
After thinking about the weighty matter, the vendor comes up with a clever or perhaps devious plan.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Is there anything about Starry and Restless that never comes up?
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes up
Verb
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The only exception to this rule, CMS notes, comes when referring to the Earth in relation to other celestial bodies.
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The goal comes amid a tough week for Messi and his family.
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As with fighting the coronavirus pandemic and the climate crisis, the urgency of the problem will likely only sink in when the need arises.
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Lucena said it has not been invited to participate in a mission to Venezuela yet but will be ready if the opportunity arises.
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At the same moment Joel’s SUV enters the intersection on red, an eastbound Cadillac Escalade approaches on green and the two vehicles collide.
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Distant Lands approaches such feelings sidelong, as if acting casual will soften grief’s blow.
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Within seconds, the model surfaces health summaries, usage patterns, renewal risks and recommended next steps.
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No, not anymore than any artist who surfaces.
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This article draws on publicly available reporting, Meta statements, Oversight Board findings, and our own experience navigating Facebook’s enforcement and appeals processes.
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My own work draws on the teachings of organizations such as the European External Action Service, NATO StratCom Centre of Excellence, Bellingcat, Stanford Internet Observatory and other influential institutions.
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New growth comes in gradually, and the fuller picture usually emerges around 12 months after the hair transplant procedure.
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The adult screwworm fly emerges from the soil after seven to 54 days.
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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.
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For the best seat in the house, request the chef's table that bellies up to the kitchen.
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At its core, the play examines what happens when loyalty to an institution collides with a commitment to the truth, as a young lawyer risks his career to challenge powerful military leaders and expose wrongdoing within the ranks.
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At Cosmedica, the price is built to remove the small logistics that make a foreign trip stressful, and most of the planning happens before a patient lands.
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“Comes up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20up. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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