coming on

present participle of come on

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming on
Verb
  • These tariffs threaten to kneecap an emerging sector of innovation around the world, that is, for the first time, using traditional startup strategies and pathways to innovate, scale and grow.
    Nish Acharya, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • This shift represents a fundamental change in how professional development happens, with corporations taking direct responsibility for credentialing workers in emerging technologies.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The film opened in theaters on June 6 before arriving on digital streaming via premium video on demand on July 1.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The prince's car was seen arriving at Charles' Clarence House home.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • For a year and a half, the detectives first approached a large volume of low-match DNA results which could be traced back to existing American family trees.
    Claire Lempert, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Look for opportunities to plug CCU into existing processes with minimal disruption.
    Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Read More Anna Cafolla is American Vogue’s news editor, working across fashion, beauty, culture and living from London.
    Susan Devaney, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Whether that means living tiny on a beautiful plot of land or looking to add more livable square footage to your backyard, this open tiny home with lots of charm has endless possibilities at only 209 square feet.
    Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Left unsaid was what else his family was breathing.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • In truth, he’s just been taken off the ventilator and resumed breathing on his own.
    Judy Berman, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Coming on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20on. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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