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as in to agree
to give or express one's approval (as to a proposal)
she's cool to the idea right now, but sooner or later she'll come round
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Recent Examples of come round
And if that is what happens when the best striker in the world comes round to Martinez’s house, Scholes would be wise to think before accepting his invitation.
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Mark Critchley, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2026
When Samson starts coming round in search of more of the morphine darts Kelson has been using to subdue him — not even zombies are immune to the appeal of opiates — Kelson starts treating his wounds, then joining him in his doses, then dancing with him to fragments of ’80s songs.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2026
Across the Atlantic, Drax’s story is unraveling, and the U.K. government is clearly coming round to the idea that burning forests for fuel is not clean energy.
—Michél Legendre, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2025
But when opening night comes round, Duse realizes that her daughter will be in the audience.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Just below the horizon, but headed our way, is the rough beast John Lithgow [in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter TV series], his hour come round at last.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Simon [Kirke] came round to help me with the lyrics.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Mark Critchley, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2026
When Samson starts coming round in search of more of the morphine darts Kelson has been using to subdue him — not even zombies are immune to the appeal of opiates — Kelson starts treating his wounds, then joining him in his doses, then dancing with him to fragments of ’80s songs.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2026
Across the Atlantic, Drax’s story is unraveling, and the U.K. government is clearly coming round to the idea that burning forests for fuel is not clean energy.
—Michél Legendre, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2025
But when opening night comes round, Duse realizes that her daughter will be in the audience.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Just below the horizon, but headed our way, is the rough beast John Lithgow [in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter TV series], his hour come round at last.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Simon [Kirke] came round to help me with the lyrics.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for come round
Verb
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune says the length of a stopgap bill depends on what Democrats agree to.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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If the director and board both agree the investigation showed police policy was violated, the Cincinnati city manager will make a final decision regarding punishment, if warranted.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Once customers see results, the switch tends to stick, Thurswell says, but some of the market may never come around to the concept.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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The new owner is Gary (Justin Kirk), who chases off anyone who comes around.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Petro finally assented, after several former Colombian Presidents offered to help smooth things over, and the relationship calmed down.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
15 Jan. 2026
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Key to the proposal, which is similar to one former President Joe Biden made more than a year ago, is Hamas assenting both to be disarmed and removed from governing Gaza.—
Dina Kraft,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 Sep. 2025
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Lacks did not consent to the taking of her cells, nor was her family made aware of their use in medical research until decades after her death.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Fourth Amendment generally requires a judge’s warrant or consent for law enforcement to enter a private residence.—
Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson,
San Antonio Express-News,
7 Feb. 2026
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