1
as in drawing on
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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2
as in arising
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 coming up
Everything’s coming up Guinness.
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Eden credits Gene Nelson, who directed the pilot, for coming up with the blinking part.
—Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
What other Oktoberfest's are coming up this fall in Michigan?
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Global incomes are coming up, and this is increasing the purchasing power of billions of consumers.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Former football players coming up with bars that have lasting power near their alma mater is one of the themes of this list, and former Ole Miss defensive back Johnny Desler got started right after graduation in 1997.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The unverified video shows someone coming up to a window on the top floor of the White House and appearing to drop an object out of it.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
After all, New York Fashion Week is coming up!
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Sep. 2025
Between this and Blue Protocol, there’s some cool stuff coming up.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Eden credits Gene Nelson, who directed the pilot, for coming up with the blinking part.
—Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
What other Oktoberfest's are coming up this fall in Michigan?
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Global incomes are coming up, and this is increasing the purchasing power of billions of consumers.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Former football players coming up with bars that have lasting power near their alma mater is one of the themes of this list, and former Ole Miss defensive back Johnny Desler got started right after graduation in 1997.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The unverified video shows someone coming up to a window on the top floor of the White House and appearing to drop an object out of it.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
After all, New York Fashion Week is coming up!
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Sep. 2025
Between this and Blue Protocol, there’s some cool stuff coming up.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming up
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Scripted by Black, Charles Mondry and Anthony Bagarozzi, the film is an original story drawing on characters and events from the crime novel franchise, rather than one particular book.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Will Bonsall’s Essential Guide to Radical Self-Reliant Gardening is a detailed and practical guide from an experienced, down-to-earth farmer, drawing on 40 years of growing and eating his own food.—
Catherine Habgood
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One meagre count alleges false statements to Congress; the other alleges obstruction of a congressional proceeding arising from the same testimony.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, a panel about finance and production will feature guests such as UTA’s Rena Ronson and Saudi Film Commission General Manager Abduljalil Al-Nasser; and execs from Sony, 30West, 193/Legendary and Row K will tackle the challenges and opportunities arising from distribution today.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Where is Starbucks closing in Ohio?—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Sep. 2025
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The club also was the hub for Black political and community leaders before closing in 2016 for repairs.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Reinhart said surfacing trending pieces can continue helping wash away the stigma associated with secondhand.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Sep. 2025
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The finish is surfacing again and again across distilleries large and small.—
Andy Vasoyan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Dwindling inventory levels might eventually bring prices back up, especially if demand will grow in the coming months as a result of lower borrowing costs.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Shelby County Coroner’s Office told the outlets the cause of death will be finalized in the coming weeks.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bringing together more than 70 designers from Hungary and 30 from the Central European region of Slovakia, Serbia, Slovenia, Romania, Ukraine and the Czech Republic to showcase their spring 2026 collections, the event was a combination of both emerging designers and established brands.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Film and content studio Wavelength has hired Jessica Wolfson as new executive director of the Wave Grant, a program designed to support emerging filmmakers from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to tell their stories.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ted Danson’s Sam Malone is closing up the show’s titular bar for the night when a man walks up to its distinctive wooden door hoping to get a drink.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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The tax was expected to rise to 4% and was meant to ensure rich corporations and people paid their fair share, to improve tax fairness and to reduce the deficit by closing loopholes.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The reflective foil discourages unwanted insects and pests like slugs from approaching and harming the plants, but actually helps to attract butterflies.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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Snippets of Dorothy in her shiny silver heels and blue gingham dress can be seen throughout the clip as Glind walks down the aisle in a long white wedding train approaching Prince Fiyero.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Coming up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20up. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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