coming by

present participle of come by

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of coming by And the number of people coming by with offers of work has also decreased significantly. Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025 The undrafted rookie receiver – who starred in Friday’s preseason opener – kept the highlights coming by boxing out Marcus Jones’ tight coverage and snagging the ball at his highest point with one-hand. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming by
Verb
  • Pace put different people through the paces of different things on different equipment and surfaces, ranging from some beginner movements to some rather acrobatic moves by a woman visiting from South Korea that looked a lot like gymnastics.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Along with visiting Machu Picchu, families can go horseback riding, mountain biking, paragliding, and more.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But the new private terminal is winning their support, with the backing of historians and preservationists who have been fighting to maintain South Florida’s aviation legacy in a region known for tearing down buildings.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
  • For centuries, public disclosure of those with winning tickets was an essential part of ensuring people could trust lotteries.
    Safiyah Riddle, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As of 2025, Gen Z travelers are likely to take longer trips than their millennial counterparts, despite being younger and statistically earning less.
    Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Torres played last season at Burleson Centennial, earning District 7-5A Division I Co-Offensive Player of the Year honors after passing for more than 2,000 yards.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Christmas Eve is her favorite day of the year, but she’s just been informed that her adult children won’t be coming over tonight because her ex-husband has decided to throw an impromptu wedding reception after his impromptu courthouse wedding with his second wife.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Analysts see upward earnings revision coming over next few quarters as the company's turnaround efforts take hold under new CEO Kecia Steelman.
    Jeff Marks,Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • In today’s rapidly evolving work environment, companies that prioritize psychological safety and employee well-being are reaping measurable benefits.
    Alora Bopray, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The liquid model flips outdated systems, building trust, clarity and flow into the system and reaping huge advantages for employees.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Civil charges have also been filed against Packer, including dogs running in a pack and vicious dog, the spokesperson said.
    Jessie DiMartino, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Now, as part of the House settlement, all third-party NIL deals over $600 are subject to review and approval by NIL Go, a portal the new College Sports Commission is running in conjunction with the accounting firm Deloitte.
    Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Walking tours are also gaining prominence, minimizing car use and encouraging a deeper connection with the city.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Channeling history, Putin has staked a key part of his pretext for invading Ukraine on the claim that neo-Nazi ideology was gaining ground in the neighboring state also viewed as the next potential frontier for NATO expansion.
    Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • There’s the main stage and then the Green Stage, which is all about bringing in new life to the festival.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Steele played for the UCLA Bruins for one season, bringing in 847 yards and six touchdowns.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025

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“Coming by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20by. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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