come across (as)

Definition of come across (as)next
as in to seem
to give the impression of being the law professor comes across as a bit of an ogre at first, but he's actually quite personable

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Verb
  • On Wednesday, after a 4-0 Hurricanes win that was somehow more lopsided than the score indicated, that lone postseason loss seemed a whole lot farther than five days in the rear-view.
    Sean Gentille, New York Times, 28 May 2026
  • Until last year, my life seemed like that of any other girl.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • The lightweight cotton-blend fabric feels soft without clinging, and the elastic waistband offers just enough give for a secure yet comfortable fit.
    Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
  • Sometimes foot pain really does come down to wearing completely flat sandals on repeat, and this pair feels like a smarter swap.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
Verb
  • The feminine style looks like a ballet flat but is just as comfortable as a sneaker—hence its insane appeal.
    Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 25 May 2026
  • European stocks look set to notch their fifth consecutive day of gains, extending Friday’s rally.
    Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Verb
  • Agricultural officials are sounding the alarm after an invasive insect was recently found on grape plants sold at Costco stores throughout the Bay Area.
    Jason Green, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
  • But even with these advanced features, an Uber executive is sounding the alarm on the rideshare company’s AI spending.
    Jake Angelo, Fortune, 26 May 2026
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“Come across (as).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20across%20%28as%29. Accessed 28 May. 2026.

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