COMING UP Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

coming up

verb

present participle of come up

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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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 Relatively wealthy developing countries, such as South Africa, have started coming up with much of the funding for their own HIV programs. — Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Sep. 2026 The defense remained fully engaged in the second half, coming up with two huge stops to prevent the game from heading in the wrong direction. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026 Three of the rookies made contributions Monday with cornerback Mansoor Delane coming up with an interception, defensive tackle Peter Woods batting down a pass and defensive end Thomas recording a sack. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026 Collins had no events scheduled for Labor Day, but had been campaigning aggressively in the days leading up to the holiday and has several stops coming up this week. — Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026 Gregson-Williams began by coming up with a musical language to express Hig’s state of mind, a typical practice when working with Scott. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2026 Normally, an influx of machinery coming up for sale would weigh on prices. — Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Meantime, which is coming up next year with James McAvoy, or Jackal, because these stories all need something different. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 When tackling something challenging, coming up with a plan is often a good first step. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 25 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming up

Verb

By drawing on cues such as voice, facial expression, and behavioral patterns, the OlloBot OlloNi SS1 is designed to initiate interactions in certain everyday situations.

— Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
The production filmed at Berry Gordy’s first mansion and the Detroit Masonic Temple, while also drawing on local crews and talent.

— Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of drawing on

Verb

The Guardians have won five straight and are closing in on a postseason spot.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
Say, if Ferrari, which is closing in on another 20 years without a title, finally designs a pack-leading car and Leclerc is in the fight as much as Hamilton.

— Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of closing in

Verb

That balance of function and polish is a big part of why the shape keeps surfacing across categories rather than staying tied to one designer, one brand or one price point.

— Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026
That’s despite fears of the tax surfacing among billionaires in late 2025.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of surfacing

Verb

Its south side is also home to several genuine luxury hotels (including Bulgari’s beloved resort in Uluwatu), with more planning to welcome guests in the coming months.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026
Sampeel Lightweight Long-Sleeve Top Speaking of easy-to-wear staples, this $9 Sampeel top is undoubtedly coming home with me.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of coming

Verb

Earlier this month, experts told CNBC that India's economic growth story was not reflected in the country's key stock benchmarks, as many companies in emerging sectors are represented in the mid-cap and small-cap indexes and not the Nifty 50.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
The first-order AI trades — frontier labs and chipmakers — are holding up, but a fragility is emerging further down the chain among smaller deals.

— Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of emerging

Verb

Ung, the son of Cambodian refugees and a onetime personal trainer turned reluctant doughnut maker, is closing the chapter on Monarch to rest — and weigh what might come next.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
The 70-year-old sought within minutes of polls closing Sunday in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin to shore up his position in his center-right Christian Democratic Union.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of closing

Verb

The rest of the action is a bit later in the day, with the next game happening between the Blue Jays and Orioles.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Both of those players, by the way, are eligible to return to practice this week, but Campbell doesn't see that happening for either of them.

— Christian Romo, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2026