as in happening
to take place
how did all this come about?
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming about
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Sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026 -
Through his work, students and learners can see timing, magnetic interaction, and feedback control happening in real time.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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Chicago Teachers Union President Stacey Davis Gates will be stepping away from her duties and going on a temporary medical leave, the union announced on Wednesday.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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In January 2025, fans thought Monfils had a shot at the Australian Open title after going on a three-win streak.—
Erica Marrison,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Anger is coming down the pike; the Bears are hoping things will move expeditiously toward acceptance.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The snow is really coming down in Bormio.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Miami was coming off a win over Boston College, had just snapped a four-game losing streak, and was eager to build on that victory heading into the final stretch of the season.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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Both teams were coming off the All-Star break.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The liquid will feel toasty going down, and a hot mug is excellent for heating cold hands.—
Erin Huffstetler,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
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But Paramount Skydance’s David Ellison is not going down without a fight.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Mayweather has fought in eight exhibition matches since, the last one coming against John Gotti III — the grandson of infamous mob boss John Gotti — in Mexico City in August 2024.—
Matt Schubert,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Canada, the favorite coming into the Olympics, have now struggled in two consecutive games.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Coming about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20about. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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