1
as in to come
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 to arise
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 come up
In 2015, scientists came up with a new method of overcoming hair loss using the body’s immune system to stimulate the stem cells in skin.
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025
Another sign that spring is around the corner: The deadline for removing fish houses from ice in the southern two-thirds of the state is coming up on Monday.
—Axios Twin Cities, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
After an intentional walk to the right-handed Betts, the left-handed Freeman came up.
—Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
The city would have 3-4 years to come up with another plan, but won’t break ground until the Rays are done playing at the Trop and move out.
—Colleen Wright, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025
Another sign that spring is around the corner: The deadline for removing fish houses from ice in the southern two-thirds of the state is coming up on Monday.
—Axios Twin Cities, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
After an intentional walk to the right-handed Betts, the left-handed Freeman came up.
—Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
The city would have 3-4 years to come up with another plan, but won’t break ground until the Rays are done playing at the Trop and move out.
—Colleen Wright, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come up
Verb
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However, in rare cases, certain complications can arise after the procedure.—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
21 Feb. 2025
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Set in the fictional suburb of Erinsborough, Neighbours follows the lives of the residents of Ramsay Street, exploring the dramas, relationships and conflicts that arise among neighbors.—
Gabriela Silva,
TVLine,
21 Feb. 2025
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Another scientific investigation drawing on the same participant group as Ogino’s study found that eating one or more servings per week of yogurt compared with no yogurt consumption was connected to a lower incidence of proximal colon cancer.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Following the report, Senator Mitch McConnell drew on his own experience with polio to express his concerns about Kennedy's nomination.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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News of their new addition didn’t surface until March 2022, when Grimes opened up about the little girl in Vanity Fair.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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As Adrián paddled through the frigid waters, the massive whale surfaced unexpectedly, engulfing both him and his yellow kayak.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Barricades will line the west side of the street. ▪ Pedestrians: Sidewalk seating on Ocean Drive will be closed.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Washington Post reported the Trump administration plans to close more than 110 IRS taxpayer assistance centers.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The chain has been stumbling since filing for bankruptcy in 2019 and has struggled to stay relevant among emerging brands and cheap online options including Shein and Fashion Nova.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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Since the discovery of the feather and the London and Berlin specimens, additional Archaeopteryx fossils have emerged, all from the Solnhofen region.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Speaking of her daughter, the beauty entrepreneur and growing mogul lights up when discussing how the next generation approaches skincare.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Feb. 2025
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As a result, gold soared to a fresh all-time high earlier this month, approaching a record $3,000.—
Vinamrata Chaturvedi,
Quartz,
18 Feb. 2025
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With a change of administrations happening this year, President Donald Trump’s speech in March will not technically be a State of the Union.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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This is heavily used in marketing materials but in my experience isn't what actually happens, even with merino wool.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
22 Feb. 2025
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For Merz, that support appears to have gone too far.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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Adebayo also appears to be on his way to overtaking Haslem as the Heat’s all-time leading rebounder within the next two seasons.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Come up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20up. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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