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as in to come
to come near or nearer
the girl came up to the counter and asked if she could have her order prepared to go
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as in to arise
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
let me know if anything else comes up during the project
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Recent Examples of come up
In 2015, scientists came up with a new method of overcoming hair loss using the body’s immune system to stimulate the stem cells in skin.
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025
Another sign that spring is around the corner: The deadline for removing fish houses from ice in the southern two-thirds of the state is coming up on Monday.
—Axios Twin Cities, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
After an intentional walk to the right-handed Betts, the left-handed Freeman came up.
—Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
The city would have 3-4 years to come up with another plan, but won’t break ground until the Rays are done playing at the Trop and move out.
—Colleen Wright, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025
Another sign that spring is around the corner: The deadline for removing fish houses from ice in the southern two-thirds of the state is coming up on Monday.
—Axios Twin Cities, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
After an intentional walk to the right-handed Betts, the left-handed Freeman came up.
—Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
The city would have 3-4 years to come up with another plan, but won’t break ground until the Rays are done playing at the Trop and move out.
—Colleen Wright, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come up
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But the problem on the tour most likely wouldn’t have arisen in Illinois, whose legislators noticed a problem and addressed it.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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In Buddhism, despair is a natural human experience that arises from clinging to desires.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
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Rather, drawing on the proving grounds of centuries of samurai culture and Japanese martial arts, it’s cultivated both physically and energetically in the hara—our umbilical to life itself.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Kateryna, meanwhile, would spend hours reading books and drawing on her iPad, mostly pictures with cats in them.—
Michael Holtz,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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Reports have surfaced that Aaron Rodgers is on the Giants’ radar. ▪ Dallas Cowboys: The Cowboys have a culture issue, one that might lead to the eventual defection of Micah Parsons, who is clearly tired of Dallas falling short of expectations.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
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Baker's previous films, including The Florida Project (2017) and Red Rocket (2021), have a lot to say about class and exploitation, and these themes also surface in Anora's ending.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Under all three scenarios presented for the Paschal pyramid, De Zavala would close and its students would go to E.M. Daggett Elementary School, which is a short walk from Daggett Middle School.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Washington Post reported the Trump administration plans to close more than 110 IRS taxpayer assistance centers.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The image that emerged is of a rare private-sector voice literate in both climate science and financial markets—and one willing to make the business case for climate to any audience.—
Justin Worland,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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Despite emerging from very different galaxies, FRB 20240209A and FRB 20200120E shared many similarities.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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This panel will dive into the art of the cold read, providing actors with the tools to approach any audition with confidence, preparation, and authenticity.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Mar. 2025
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European leaders, who near-universally backed Zelensky after the Oval Office showdown, have called for an immediate summit to discuss how to approach peace talks with Russia.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The harrowing incident happened amid the ongoing drama between Bhad Babie, 21, and Alabama Barker — daughter of Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Some already have The what happened: ’ Democratic Response to Trump Shows a Party Divided on How to Resist Him The L.A. Times special: California farmers backed Trump.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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Drawing inspiration from his and Robson’s own home, nine one-of-a-kind objects ranging from a jewelry-like metal vase and a totemic lamp built with different stones to a clock and wine glasses appear in the short films.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
8 Mar. 2025
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Herring, who is being held on a $500,000 bond, will next appear in court March 13 for a bond hearing.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Come up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20up. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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