come across
verb
came across; come across; coming across; comes across
1
: to give over or furnish something demanded
especially
: to pay over money
2
: to produce an impression
comes across as a good speaker
: to meet, find, or encounter especially by chance
Researchers have come across important new evidence.
Examples of come across in a Sentence
the law professor comes across as a bit of an ogre at first, but he's actually quite personable
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If an animal is coming across your property that doesn’t seem to have an owner, calling 311 or 911, depending on the severity, is still a good call.
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Eva Flowe
july 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
With the temperature inside her apartment measuring 83 degrees, Ebbecke, desperate for relief for her 15-month-old son, came across a TikTok video of another creator trying out the foil method.
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Melina Khan,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Context that lacks acknowledgment comes across as defensive, and acknowledgment that lacks context comes across superficial.
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Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
With the luscious fruit sitting in abundance on branches across the Miami area, those who come across mango trees may be tempted to pick one for a smoothie or snack.
—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
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Eva Flowe
july 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
With the temperature inside her apartment measuring 83 degrees, Ebbecke, desperate for relief for her 15-month-old son, came across a TikTok video of another creator trying out the foil method.
—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Context that lacks acknowledgment comes across as defensive, and acknowledgment that lacks context comes across superficial.
—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
With the luscious fruit sitting in abundance on branches across the Miami area, those who come across mango trees may be tempted to pick one for a smoothie or snack.
—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
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“Come across.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20across. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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