as in visiting
to make a brief visit
come over sometime and I'll show you my garden
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Recent Examples of coming over
Zimmer’s had plenty of recent in-state ties, too, coming over to Colorado as a part of Deion Sanders’ staff in 2023 after spending a year with him at Jackson State in 2022.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Since coming over from Denver a few years ago, she's helped develop a first-of-its-kind plan for Aurora that focuses on the many multi-million-dollar emergency services projects.
—Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Veteran infielder Urshela, 34, played for the Twins in 2022, coming over in the trade that sent Josh Donaldson to the New York Yankees.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2026
Sexton, one of the seven new players who took the court Saturday, scored 17 points in his debut after coming over from the Charlotte Hornets in the Coby White trade.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Virtually all the players, and often their caddies, make a point of coming over and shaking hands with the servicemen.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Nick Cassidy leads the points after two races, his first two with Citroen Racing after coming over from Jaguar TCS Racing.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Jordynne Grace was also involved in the event after coming over from TNA.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Smith, 41, is coming over from holding the same assistant GM role with the Atlanta Falcons the past three seasons.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Since coming over from Denver a few years ago, she's helped develop a first-of-its-kind plan for Aurora that focuses on the many multi-million-dollar emergency services projects.
—Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Veteran infielder Urshela, 34, played for the Twins in 2022, coming over in the trade that sent Josh Donaldson to the New York Yankees.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2026
Sexton, one of the seven new players who took the court Saturday, scored 17 points in his debut after coming over from the Charlotte Hornets in the Coby White trade.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Virtually all the players, and often their caddies, make a point of coming over and shaking hands with the servicemen.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Nick Cassidy leads the points after two races, his first two with Citroen Racing after coming over from Jaguar TCS Racing.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Jordynne Grace was also involved in the event after coming over from TNA.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Smith, 41, is coming over from holding the same assistant GM role with the Atlanta Falcons the past three seasons.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming over
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That said, finding the right mortgage interest rate for your needs and goals isn't always as simple as visiting your local banking branch.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Zuraff’s case has become the latest flashpoint in Florida’s debate over medical freedom, as video footage of state workers visiting her house in 2024 circulates online.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Inside the Talarico decision The CBS intervention stemmed from Colbert’s interview with James Talarico, a Texas state representative and rising star in the Democratic Party, who is currently running in the Texas Senate primary.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Middleton is currently running in the Republican primary for Texas Attorney General.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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Even just dropping in to hold the baby so her daughter can take a one-hour nap goes a long way.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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When playing within their own half, United adjust into a 5-4-1 with the No 10s dropping in to better protect central midfield.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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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
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Tomlin won a Super Bowl and never had a losing season in 19 years as a coach but hasn’t won a playoff game in a decade, with the previous five losses coming by double digits, including a 30-6 home loss to Houston on Monday.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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April was stepping in for CJ Robbins, who was promoted to Minnesota’s defensive line coach.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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Across Philadelphia, residents say progress is happening in different ways — sometimes through city crews and sometimes through neighbors stepping in to help one another.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The builders’ alternating harassment and bribery leaves Cook with little recourse, especially when mafioso-like representatives begin dropping by at all hours, leading to dry exchanges — what little dialogue the film has is extremely funny.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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Killings have fallen in recent years, dropping by 28% statewide last year.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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