came by

verb

Definition of came bynext
past tense of come by
1
as in visited
to make a brief visit come by after work and I'll give you some clothes for the rummage sale

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2
as in won
to receive as return for effort a literary award like that isn't easy to come by

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for came by
  1. won
  2. earned
  3. gained
  4. reaped
  5. made
  6. garnered
  7. obtained
  8. landed
Verb
  • In their first season joining a conference, Army (11-1) won the American Athletic Conference this season and took down Tulane in the conference championship game last Saturday, 35-14.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Since the inception of the FedEx Cup in 2007, nine players have won the FedEx Cup and Player of the Year in the same season.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of won
Verb
  • As a result, the film has earned Run DMC a Grammy Award nomination in the Best Music Film category.
    Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Its commitment to excellence has earned widespread recognition in the press, enhancing its stellar reputation and inspiring a deep sense of pride among employees.
    Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of earned
Verb
  • The turbos were banished and the cylinder count grew by 50 percent, as Ferrari’s range-topper gained a V-12 for the first time.
    Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Since it was founded in 1997, the luxury skincare brand from Korea has gained a loyal cult following within the skincare space.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gained
Verb
  • Small towns and county sheriffs have reaped benefits from agreements with immigration services, often building or expanding facilities to get contracts.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
  • No matter what benefits may be reaped from the bioactives in raw milk, Lin said, drinking it is simply too unsafe to recommend.
    Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of reaped
Verb
  • The integration of tenant experience technology is one way to help a company understand what changes need to be made to their space and what aspects of the office can be transformed.
    Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This year marks the 20th anniversary of the category, paying off connections their scouts have made at festivals and co-production markets years before.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of made
Verb
  • The project garnered incentives of more than $30 million in state grant funding and a tax abatement.
    Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The seventh overall pick in the 2012 MLB draft, Fried also garnered interest from the Boston Red Sox before agreeing to terms with the Yankees, according to multiple reports from the Winter Meetings on Tuesday.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of garnered
Verb
  • According to a press release obtained by PEOPLE, the production team worked in close partnership with the Sinatra and Davis estates in order to ensure a faithful representation of the late stars.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Around 45 million Americans are now enrolled in healthcare arrangements that are part of the ACA exchanges, with approximately 21 million Americans having obtained health insurance through the ACA in 2024.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of obtained
Verb
  • The brand’s French Terry Maven jumpsuit landed on Oprah’s Favorite Things list two years later during peak demand for comfort.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Underlining Saudi Arabia’s significant push into entertainment, news of its World Cup hosting landed during the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, only onto its 4th edition but already the biggest film event in the Gulf thanks to country’s deep pockets.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of landed
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