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
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.
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The freshman and former standout at Plantation American Heritage is coming up big in his first collegiate game.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 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
Both will fancy their chances of reaching the league stage of the Champions League with winnable-looking play-off ties coming up.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Michigan's second Off-Road Vehicle weekend of the year is coming up, offering enthusiasts a two-day opportunity to use state trails and other areas at no cost.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Has there been a noticeable shift in people coming up to you, recognizing you?
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
More importantly, my vacation with my family is coming up real soon.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The freshman and former standout at Plantation American Heritage is coming up big in his first collegiate game.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 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
Both will fancy their chances of reaching the league stage of the Champions League with winnable-looking play-off ties coming up.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Michigan's second Off-Road Vehicle weekend of the year is coming up, offering enthusiasts a two-day opportunity to use state trails and other areas at no cost.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Has there been a noticeable shift in people coming up to you, recognizing you?
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
More importantly, my vacation with my family is coming up real soon.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming up
Verb
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Emotional quotient, or the ability to understand and manage emotions, improves decision making by drawing on human experience for more balanced, effective, and inclusive results.—
Paul Hudson,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Like the Romans drawing on ancient Greece, perhaps the task isn’t to relive history but to use it as a springboard to imagine and reimagine the future.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The late-night format is confronting a variety of challenges, many of them arising from the internet.—
Chris Almeida,
New Yorker,
31 Aug. 2025
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And, the lack of interruption equated to more in-depth agendas and a significant dip in late-arising health concerns.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Chase Briscoe is closing in on another stage win.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Sep. 2025
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His 148 innings are closing in on a career high (161 ⅔) and his next win will tie a career high.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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This may be through automating data entry or surfacing insights from customer interactions.—
Toby Carrington,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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There’s no denying the truths surfacing either way, which may result in you feeling drained by the co-dependency of it all.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The clear stance that the club has spent every available penny of their PSR allowance left many baffled, but the club’s accounts over the coming years will reveal all.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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From sleight-of-hand tricks to daring stunts, the afternoon is designed to keep the laughs and gasps coming.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Though Thornton suffered a season-ending leg injury days after the All-Star break, Golden State has remained competitive, with guard Veronica Burton emerging as a front-runner for the league’s Most Improved Player of the Year award, as well as a candidate for an All-WNBA team.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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County waste managers and leaders hope proposals from emerging companies will help residents better understand how to sort waste properly and reduce landfill use.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Mama's Boy Salsa owner Chris Koncki is closing his specialty grocery store, market30, in Cudahy.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In a case with no known eye witnesses, the pendant became a direct link between Jones and Nathan, one that prosecutors cited in closing arguments to secure a conviction and, later, a death sentence for Jones.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Hurricane Kiko slowly approaching Hawaii Hurricane Kiko will be closely watched for up to 10 days, AccuWeather Meteorologist Geoff Cornish said.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Tips for flood weather Officials offered the following tips for residents to prepare for approaching storms and potential flooding threats.—
Staff reports,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Coming up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20up. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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