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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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
This game preserves the difficulty of coming up with an elaborate, consistent false narrative on the spot, and the challenge of adapting that narrative on the fly when other players present convincing (and sometimes fake) counter-evidence.
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Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
Across 6,000 conversations, the same themes keep coming up, and most have nothing to do with tactics.
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Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
22 May 2026
Stylish, relaxed furniture and decor accentuate the star that keeps coming up—that amazing ocean view.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
Across 6,000 conversations, the same themes keep coming up, and most have nothing to do with tactics.
—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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.
—
CBS News,
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
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.
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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.
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Because the state court never entered a charging order, there was no such restraint, lien, or enforcement mechanism arising from the application itself.
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The painting has undergone extensive restoration, removing overpainting by other hands and revealing imagery that, experts say, may have articulated a message of religious tolerance in a moment of social tensions arising partly from a refugee crisis.
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Evereve had a store on the Plaza for 10 years before closing in late December.
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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.
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Modern digital surfacing and precise calibration have come to greatly enhance prescriptions.
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Are those the kind of big moves that will be necessary to keep this Werenski story from surfacing one year from now?
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With how rapidly healthcare organizations are relying on AI applications, data federation and new tools that are being intricately weaved through core data streams, the number of cybersecurity incidents is sure to increase in the coming decade.
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Bauhs has plans to hit 10 new stadiums in the coming college football stadium, which would put him at 135 out of 138.
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For budget-conscious attendees, new opportunities are emerging.
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Moffett doesn’t see any obvious M&A deals emerging from the separation of Comcast and NBCU.
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On Friday, oil prices reached their lowest levels since the war began, with Brent settling at about $72 and US crude closing around $69.
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Popular arcade and bar Joystick is closing its doors after almost 14 years on Edgewood Avenue.
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The pace and rate of change in the workforce is happening at unprecedented levels.
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Volunteers with the nonprofit are trying to prevent Chicagoans from having to call 911, but the Chicago Fire Department says those calls are happening.
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“Coming up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20up. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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