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
Kim kept Mexico from adding to the lead by coming up with a tough save off a close-range shot by Raúl Jiménez in the 75th.
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CBS News, 19 June 2026
Photograph by Aidan Monaghan/HBO HBO Max is no doubt doing this promotion due to a number of key shows coming up this year, which include the aforementioned House of the Dragon season 3, said to be its best yet.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
With this event coming up, now’s the perfect time to buy someone important in your life a gift relating to one of their favorite movies.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
This is also an excellent day for creative work or coming up with new approaches to medicine or something that is health-related.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
CollegeHumor was part of a generation of online video pioneers—coming up well before YouTube and before short-form and streaming video became the lingua franca of the internet.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
Harris and Albies are reborn — and guys like Dominic Smith and Jorge Mateo are routinely coming up big.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Stylish, relaxed furniture and decor accentuate the star that keeps coming up—that amazing ocean view.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
That was a motif that kept coming up and that interested me, this war analogy.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
CBS News, 19 June 2026
Photograph by Aidan Monaghan/HBO HBO Max is no doubt doing this promotion due to a number of key shows coming up this year, which include the aforementioned House of the Dragon season 3, said to be its best yet.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
With this event coming up, now’s the perfect time to buy someone important in your life a gift relating to one of their favorite movies.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
This is also an excellent day for creative work or coming up with new approaches to medicine or something that is health-related.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
CollegeHumor was part of a generation of online video pioneers—coming up well before YouTube and before short-form and streaming video became the lingua franca of the internet.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
Harris and Albies are reborn — and guys like Dominic Smith and Jorge Mateo are routinely coming up big.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Stylish, relaxed furniture and decor accentuate the star that keeps coming up—that amazing ocean view.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
That was a motif that kept coming up and that interested me, this war analogy.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming up
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While the Dallas Stars already thrive in Texas, the NHL believes the state can support additional teams, drawing on the success of AHL clubs in Austin and Houston's existing infrastructure.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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In a separate Psychology Today piece, Julieta Zemla explores how scent can shift in meaning as a relationship evolves, drawing on research that links smell to stress regulation between partners.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
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Palliative care, which provides medical and emotional support to patients at the end of their lives, is a relatively new concept, arising only in the 1960s.—
Sophie Neiman,
NPR,
20 June 2026
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Lynn Florian, 8th Ward, who cast the lone vote against the budget, were worried about potentially unforeseen expenses arising from current economic conditions while Ald.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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The long-time Sacramento restaurant, Pasty Shack, has reopened under new management after closing in April, almost ending its 74-year-long run.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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With Chandler Groff still at large, Dalia and the Corsairs closing in, and the Kooks ensuring the Pogues have no home to return to, John B, Sarah, Kiara, Pope, and Cleo must rely on their scrappy instincts—and an uneasy alliance with Rafe—to keep from falling apart for good.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Rumors of trades tend to start surfacing in conjunction with the NBA Draft, set for June 23 and 24 in Brooklyn, New York.—
Gary Bedore
June 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Cleary asks people to pay attention to which feelings keep surfacing and when—anger that flares every evening, say, or loneliness that creeps in at night.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
10 June 2026
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In order to keep the momentum coming, Team USA will need to remain aggressive in its attack.—
David Troy,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Formalwear embraces a relaxed attitude, with most of the blazers coming collarless, with mandarin collars and kimono-inspired, paired with looser-fit trousers nodding to pajamas.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
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The software can adjust flight paths, react to emerging threats, coordinate with nearby aircraft, and support mission objectives without constant operator input.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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As climate change supercharges storms and other extreme weather, rewilding projects are emerging as one solution — harnessing the skills of animals to create more resilient landscapes.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Musa scored the highlight goal in the closing minutes of the first half.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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Prize will be disbursed within a reasonable time after sweepstakes closing and prize winner acceptance, subject to coordination with the applicable prize providers and prize element providers.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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If circumstances had gone Spain’s way with more clinical finishing or a Cape Verde defender making a mistake, then the result would have been different and a lot of the chatter currently happening (including here) would likely not be happening.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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The cultural conversation happening here is nuanced and urgent and almost entirely invisible to the average visitor.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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“Coming up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20up. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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