Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for came on
Verb
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Multiple White House officials arrived in their current jobs after working at Turning Point USA, the conservative outreach group that Kirk led and co-founded to energize Republicans on college campuses.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025 -
If only this car had arrived a few months later during one of our brief bouts of winter rain.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Brendan Carr has suddenly emerged as a top target for Democrats and a hero for the MAGA world following Jimmy Kimmel’s ouster from his late-night talk show.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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A day after Utah prosecutors unveiled formal charges against the suspect in the assassination of Kirk, no evidence has emerged connecting 22-year-old Tyler Robinson with any outside group.—
Trevor Hunnicutt,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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There was swift reaction to the suspension of Kimmel's show, including from former President Barack Obama and legendary late-night talk show host David Letterman, as well as others who criticized the decision as an attack on free speech.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
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There was no immediate comment from Kimmel.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The ladies' man always wore a suit and lived his life by the bro code.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Those come from real, lived experiences.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If such a line existed, it would have been crossed several years ago.—
Jim McGregor,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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And while the dress code for women is unwritten, and thus open to interpretation, Melania’s strapless outfit existed at its very fringes.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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