1
as in to visit
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 to win
to receive as return for effort
a literary award like that isn't easy to come by
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Recent Examples of come by
Basic amenities, like operable equipment and clean locker rooms, seem increasingly hard to come by, and crowds at peak times — often just before or after 9-to-5 working hours — can deter even the most motivated of fitness fanatics.
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Josh Ocampo, New York Times, 30 May 2025
But here are a half-dozen of the public tennis court complexes where open, free courts aren’t usually hard to come by.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2025
Now, a new update and hint at his future comes by way of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
One big issue, according to Brautigam, is that U.S. foreign assistance has come by way of grants since the end of the last debt crisis.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 28 May 2025
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Josh Ocampo, New York Times, 30 May 2025
But here are a half-dozen of the public tennis court complexes where open, free courts aren’t usually hard to come by.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2025
Now, a new update and hint at his future comes by way of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
One big issue, according to Brautigam, is that U.S. foreign assistance has come by way of grants since the end of the last debt crisis.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come by
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Camron McDowell — a 6-foot-6, 180-pound senior-to-be combo guard from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, Oklahoma, who averaged 27.3 points per game in 2024-25 — visited Utah on March 30.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2025
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One passenger, a British national visiting family in India, survived, the airline confirmed.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
13 June 2025
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Earlier this week, the Trump administration threatened California with fines and legal action after a 16-year-old transgender athlete AB Hernandez won both the high school girls' high jump and triple jump at a California state track meet, according to CBS News.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Two Sacramento-area students won a national competition for their answers to that question as part of the build-up to next year’s celebrations of the nation’s 250th anniversary.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Grapevine’s offense started strong with four runs in the first two innings.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2025
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The Phillies’ offense exploded for six runs in the first inning this week at Rogers Centre, then mustered four runs over the subsequent 26 innings.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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It is earned—through trust, through transparency, and through service.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The New Yorker may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
Condé Nast,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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The wider crypto sector has also been gaining political traction in the U.S. Legislators are promoting laws that seek regulatory clarity, and the Trump Administration has also shown support for cryptocurrencies.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In the moments leading up to the crash, air traffic control can be heard telling the pilot to gain altitude quickly and the pilot struggling to do so, according to recordings captured by LiveATC.net.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Or will the developers of AI reap all of the rewards?—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Donors would be the ones to reap the tax benefits, though.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Christina Aguilera didn't let the haters get her down early in her career.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
14 June 2025
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His parents weren't totally aware of his unusual spot to get a few hours of rest.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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The Nosferatu actress also made some rare comments about their relationship while speaking to E!—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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“Come by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20by. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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