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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come across (as)
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The White House did not address whether Tuesday’s vote would lead to Trump relying more heavily on executive action — something the president himself seemed to suggest during his interview with Kudlow.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026 -
Perhaps this focus explains why Hedda’s relationships with the male characters seem underdeveloped.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Summertime night tours have recently been introduced, which aim to help visitors imagine how the city once felt after sunset.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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The 30-second Super Bowl version manages to capture most of the ridiculousness of the lengthier, two-and-a-half-minute version directed by Spike Jonze, which feels as silly and committed as any of your favorite Stiller comedy moments.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Republicans look poised to nominate their most radical, out-of-touch slate in our memory.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Minter has been patient and looked far and wide in assembling his first staff.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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That way, your ideas can land without sounding stern.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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Increases in small numbers can sound huge when specifics aren’t shared.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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