Synonyms of comes up

comes up

verb

present tense third-person singular of come up

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• comes
• approaches
• draws on
• bellies up
• closes
• closes in
• nears
• shows up
• arrives
• creeps up
• nighs
• reaches
• sneaks up
• lands
• turns up
• hits
• attains
• waltzes (up)
• gains
• makes
• touches
• borders
• adjoins
• verges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• withdraws
• retires
• retreats
• recedes
• runs away
• leaves
• backs (up or away)
• walks out
• takes off
• pulls out
• goes
• removes
• shoves (off)
• exits
• departs
• quits
• clears out
• lights out

2

as in arises

to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly

let me know if anything else comes up during the project

Synonyms & Similar Words

• arises
• surfaces
• emerges
• happens
• appears
• occurs
• goes (on)
• crops (up)
• springs (up)
• shows up
• comes out
• comes about
• comes
• materializes
• goes off
• chances
• falls out
• turns up
• interferes
• transpires
• haps
• passes
• intrudes
• intervenes
• interposes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of comes up

The shoe is classified as a sandal style, but comes up to the knees like a boot. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026

An emotional truth about what you’re owed in a close relationship or joint venture comes up for review today. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026

At that time, 78% of those benefits would be payable, unless Congress comes up with a solution. — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026

And then this other big guy comes up on the other side of me. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Whether Gusto will start the next time this spot in the rotation comes up on Wednesday is to be determined. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

Another problem comes up when UX metrics are viewed separately from business goals. — Polina Chebanova, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

The episode ends there, and an in memoriam card honoring Reiner comes up on screen. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Costa comes up big again after the ensuing corner kick, punching away a Jhon Arias missile. — Nbc News, NBC news, 28 June 2026