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as in visiting
to make a brief visit
come by after work and I'll give you some clothes for the rummage sale
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as in winning
to receive as return for effort
a literary award like that isn't easy to come by
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Recent Examples of coming by
Curators, art lovers and fellow artists are coming by for studio visits and show openings, which have gained a reputation as real shindigs.
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Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
The latest coming by way of Lane, who hits an and-one layup and will shoot at the free-throw line coming out of the media timeout to push the back up to eight.
—American Statesman Sports Desk, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
That’s wins in 10 straight road outings for the Hornets, who also own the NBA’s longest current longest overall win streak at six games — with all the triumphs coming by at least 16 points.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
There are some differences in the goals Stamkos has scored, with many coming by going to the net.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Residents placed their recyclables into blue bins, and city crews picked them up once a week, coming by in separate trucks from the ones that collected the regular garbage.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Wind chills will be biting on Monday, but a big warm-up is coming by midweek.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
The Orange allowed at least 30 points in each of those losses, with their defeats in this stretch coming by 35, 13, 17 and 25 points.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Thank you so much for coming by.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
The latest coming by way of Lane, who hits an and-one layup and will shoot at the free-throw line coming out of the media timeout to push the back up to eight.
—American Statesman Sports Desk, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
That’s wins in 10 straight road outings for the Hornets, who also own the NBA’s longest current longest overall win streak at six games — with all the triumphs coming by at least 16 points.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
There are some differences in the goals Stamkos has scored, with many coming by going to the net.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Residents placed their recyclables into blue bins, and city crews picked them up once a week, coming by in separate trucks from the ones that collected the regular garbage.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Wind chills will be biting on Monday, but a big warm-up is coming by midweek.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
The Orange allowed at least 30 points in each of those losses, with their defeats in this stretch coming by 35, 13, 17 and 25 points.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Thank you so much for coming by.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming by
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These days, many of those visiting the mall are not shopping at all.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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On March 14, visiting SDFC led FC Dallas 3-1 before Petar Musa dragged the home side back.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The greatest clutch player in the history of the sport did it again, scoring the game-winning goal in a 2-1 victory to end the Frost’s dynasty run, and pushing Montreal to the first PWHL Walter Cup Finals in team history.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Despite winning a landslide election victory in July 2024, Labour’s popularity has sunk and Starmer is getting much of the blame.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Poorer households, defined as those earning less than $40,000, cut their gas consumption by 7%, the report found, but still spent 12% more on gas in March.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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To tow the car five miles and hold it at a towing site cost $430, which if someone is earning only the minimum wage is a lot of money.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Michela Cava got the winner, her first with the Charge since coming over from Vancouver in a six-player deal back in January.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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The Hive marks the expansion’s second of seven phases coming over the next 10 to 15 years, Watts said.—
Rose Evans
Updated May 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 2026
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Rethinking the design of core functions and processes has been critical for reaping AI’s benefits, Licht says.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
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Le Prunier is reaping long-term gains.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Four Republicans are also running in Tuesday's primary, but a Republican hasn't won in the district since 2010.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Miller, who has held the seat since 2018, chose not to seek reelection in favor of running in the crowded 2nd Congressional District race.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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One approach gaining support is to slow the displacement of workers with new taxes on AI services and investments.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Investigators determined that Skuce hired Logan Delp to kill Sheppard in order to prevent him from gaining custody or further visitation with his child.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Tourists can threaten ecosystems by compacting soils, squashing fragile vegetation and bringing in non-native microbes and plant species.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
8 May 2026
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Peters executed a safety squeeze later in the inning, bringing in Antonacci to extend the Sox lead to 4-0.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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“Coming by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20by. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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