1
as in visits
to make a brief visit
come by after work and I'll give you some clothes for the rummage sale
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as in wins
to receive as return for effort
a literary award like that isn't easy to come by
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Recent Examples of comes by
Person after person comes by, shouting something to Orsoni.
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Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
Maybe there's a cold breeze that comes by on occasion.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
Enninful comes by this heady cocktail of professions with ease.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
As for her own love of LSU, Hartung comes by it honestly.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Shortly thereafter, Taylor comes by to generously offer her friend a stash of snacks and a red Gatorade, which apparently is best for curing a hangover.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 3 Sep. 2025
Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
Maybe there's a cold breeze that comes by on occasion.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
Enninful comes by this heady cocktail of professions with ease.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
As for her own love of LSU, Hartung comes by it honestly.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Shortly thereafter, Taylor comes by to generously offer her friend a stash of snacks and a red Gatorade, which apparently is best for curing a hangover.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes by
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In the wake of a hurricane, Douglas visits Wortzel in a dream, catalyzing a prismatic journey across the Everglades with Miccosukee educator and activist Betty Osceola and interweaving Douglas’ writing with personal narration, present-day verité and rare archival footage.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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What to Know Saudi Arabia hopes to finalize the deal when MBS visits the White House next month.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Roem and other critics of data center growth see a few obvious goals in Virginia if Spanberger wins — though the would-be governor has not climbed on board with all of them.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Those three came thanks to their two team wins and then their close loss to the Cardinals.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Wool Coat An investment that earns its price-per-wear, a black wool coat lends instant sophistication to any look.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
17 Oct. 2025
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First place earns an extra eight points, second place earns an extra seven, and so on until the driver who finishes eighth receives a single point.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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O'Heir and Offerman's reunion comes over a decade after Parks and Recreation's finale aired in February 2015.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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The separation comes over five years after the parents pleaded guilty to paying half a million dollars to get both their children into the University of Southern California during the infamous Varsity Blues college admissions scandal.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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When the software that can already manipulate our digital systems gains the ability to act in the physical world, the potential for harm includes real-world injury and risk.—
Jan Liphardt,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Along with a new home, Jackie also gains a new friend.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Pino is more technically adept than Sarr, a threat with his direct, intelligent runs in behind back lines and his calm finishing.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The pitching duo is also the first since 1983 to go at least eight innings and give up one or no runs in the opening two games of a postseason series, according to MLB.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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The general staff reaps data from the point system, enabling it to make better decisions about strategy.—
Tamar Jacoby,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The victor reaps hard-to-come-by rewards in an unwelcoming, militarized land.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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What makes the Gen Z movement so dangerous to African leaders is that the continent is home to some of the world’s poorest countries, and unemployment is rampant, particularly among young people who make up over half of the population.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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The surgeon makes a small incision to remove part of the stomach that contains the tumor.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Comes by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20by. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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