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
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.
—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
The 38-year-old Frenchman scored a hat trick in his debut in February, and his new club then won the King’s Cup, a Saudi knockout tournament, before coming up just shy of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in the league championship race.
—Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 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
The only thing better than coming up with new ways to have fun is being invited to join in.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
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
The 38-year-old Frenchman scored a hat trick in his debut in February, and his new club then won the King’s Cup, a Saudi knockout tournament, before coming up just shy of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in the league championship race.
—Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 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
The only thing better than coming up with new ways to have fun is being invited to join in.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming up
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Instead, the city is drawing on its extensive network of professional sports arenas, university facilities, and entertainment complexes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 June 2026
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In Seattle, the Sounders, the Reign of the National Women’s Soccer League and their partners announced a floating floating fan zone and soccer pitch on a barge off Waterfront Park’s Pier 62 on Elliot Bay, drawing on the city’s seafaring past.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The lawsuit is the second to be filed this year arising from accidents involving Daddino, court records show.—
Brittany Wallman,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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The adaptation of Robin Moore's nonfiction book sees two detectives try to bring down a drug kingpin with complications arising at every turn.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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But if the situation doesn’t resolve itself by year-end, prices would need to rise much, much further – closing in on $200 a barrel, said Alan Gelder, head of refining, chemicals and oil markets at Wood Mackenzie.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Meester plays all of this with a convincing lack of self-awareness and hilarious desire to keep the walls from closing in around her.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 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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Liu paired that audit with qualitative interviews with oncologists and patients, surfacing the language cues, comprehension barriers, and emotional triggers that influence whether someone follows through on a test.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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While sources said a signing ceremony could be held in Switzerland in the coming days, Iran’s foreign minister suggested the signing could take place remotely.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The Americans are coming into the match favored at +107, according to FOX Sports, but are coming off a 2-1 loss in their last match, a friendly against Germany last week at Chicago's Soldier Field.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Hyaluronic acid supplements are an emerging category, but both experts agree that the topical approach is the most direct and reliable way to combat dehydration.—
Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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The sandstone lintel, showing a fearsome dragon with human arms emerging from lush foliage, once adorned the entrance to an early Khmer sanctuary.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
11 June 2026
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About $10 million of those savings are projected to come from the consolidation of schools — the board will vote next Wednesday on closing and consolidating four different campuses, and could close more in the near future — and other programs.—
Austin Horn
June 11,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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For example, satellite startup Starcloud is closing a funding round of $200 million or more at a $2 billion pre-money valuation, double its last value, according to a person familiar with the matter.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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But while that conversation was happening upstairs, Brian was downstairs making a fool of her yet again.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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In fact, many argue the opposite is happening.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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“Coming up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20up. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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