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.
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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.
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes up
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The only exception to this rule, CMS notes, comes when referring to the Earth in relation to other celestial bodies.—
Literary Hub,
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22 June 2026
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The goal comes amid a tough week for Messi and his family.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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While Adobe's Firefly ensures commercially safe content, a key caution arises when integrating third-party AI models through Creative Agent, as their output may lack commercial safety guarantees.—
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Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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But every time a moment of inspiration arises, she is interrupted – the children, the laundry, the meals.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Afterward, Roseman approaches, shaking his head.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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By Wednesday and Thursday, another system approaches, and a few showers and rumbles may sneak into the area Wednesday.—
Andrew Kozak,
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16 June 2026
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The luxury sector surfaces the stakes most clearly.—
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Rosana Rodriguez, 33rd, whose office is in contact with Martinez-Sifontes’ family, said Albany Park has recently seen fewer ICE encounters than during earlier phases of Operation Midway Blitz, but said enforcement activity still surfaces intermittently.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
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19 June 2026
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Consumers' loyalty no longer draws on just brand recognition.—
Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
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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.—
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Just as the global economy cautiously emerges from one crisis, another is beckoning at the doorstep, one that is completely out of politicians’ control.—
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17 June 2026
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Continue reading … LONG ROAD AHEAD — 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' icon emerges from induced coma.—
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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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The video does not show what happens next inside the vehicle.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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A lot of good research happens when people can draw on tools, techniques and insights from different areas, disciplines and even fields.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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“Comes up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20up. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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