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as in came
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 surfaced
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 came up
The prototype — designed, like the Miura, by Gandini — first appeared at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show, an impossible doorstop of a spaceship with a roofline that barely came up to the waists of the go-go-boot-wearing models who posed alongside it.
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Lipovsky and Stein came up through the world of children’s TV, before earning Hollywood attention thanks to their 2018 cult hit Freaks, which was their own take on the superhero genre.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Colen came up with the idea while at Belgium’s Ciney Militaria, one of the world’s largest military collectibles fairs.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Dylan Buell / Getty Images When the topic of the ball came up — yes, that ball from Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 64-point night — Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner couldn’t help but laugh.
—Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
The vice president said the topic often came up in conversations with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, noting that both men have long shared an interest in unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs).
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The topic of nepotism came up in a new interview with Skarsgård in Vulture, when the outlet pointed out that many of his eight children — including Bill, Alexander, and Gustaf — have become actors like their father.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Smith came up to Sharpe and shook his hand.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
With one out in the second, Caleb Durbin sent a drive into left field that Kiké Hernandez turned into a triple when his diving attempt came up short.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for came up
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That came just a few days after news broke that Palantir had secured a $10 billion contract from the US Army over the next decade.—
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All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.—
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The two were spotted closely talking and being touchy at the event and videos quickly surfaced of their flirty encounter.—
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Federal agents with the FBI and USDA executed a search warrant at the Hopkins County ranch after a video surfaced showing the owner shooting and killing one of the dogs.—
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During their initial investigation, police found that two men approached the home's front door.—
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The teen was playing basketball at the park when he was approached by a group of young adults, who asked the teen if he was affiliated with a gang and tried to start a fight, police said.—
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However, speculation of their breakup arose in early 2024 when the two wiped their Instagrams of each other.—
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The original postponement announcement stated NASA was monitoring a medical concern that arose Wednesday afternoon.—
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To determine the rankings, GOBankingRates drew on data from several sources, including Zillow, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Federal Reserve, and weighted the rankings to produce an overall score that reflects both affordability and livability.—
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Lockhart said Patterson’s paintings drew on her experiences on visits to Ireland’s Aran Islands between 1960 and 1989 and captured the quiet moments of individual lives.—
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Led by teenage phenom Macklin Celebrini, the Sharks have emerged after years in the rebuilding wilderness as a legitimate playoff contender.—
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Python has emerged as the dominant language for building and experimenting with models.—
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The problem may be that the fireplace damper is not closed or doesn't seal properly.—
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Days after the window for FIFA’s latest ticketing phase — its random selection draw — closed Tuesday, the governing body’s ticketing strategy continues to face sharp criticism over prices and process.—
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What happened next — her then-husband Joey Buttafuoco's 17-year-old mistress Amy Fisher showing up at her door and shooting her point-blank in the face — created an almost instant media firestorm.—
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The last time this happened was in 2018, with observers in Europe reporting a brief surge of more than 100 meteors per hour.—
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“Came up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/came%20up. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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