come in
verb
came in; come in; coming in; comes in
1
a
: to arrive on a scene
new models coming in
b
: to become available
data began coming in
2
: to place among those finishing
came in last
3
a
: to function in an indicated manner
come in handy
b
of a telecommunications signal
: to be received
came in loud and clear
4
: to assume a role or function
that's where you come in
5
: to attain maturity, fruitfulness, or production
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This powder comes in a few delicious flavors—unflavored, strawberry lemon, vanilla, and chocolate—and is packed with vitamin C, which can support collagen synthesis to further boost effectiveness, according to Fazio.
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Brianna Peters, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2025
The Nationals came in with the third-worst record in Major League Baseball.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Before Park came in, United had signed just two players, albeit two highly experienced Champions League individuals in Sweden’s Julia Zigiotti Olme and Fridolina Rolfo.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
In the fall, its leaves turn maroon, but its best show comes in winter, when its signature scarlet-red branches contrast with a snowy backdrop.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025
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Brianna Peters, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2025
The Nationals came in with the third-worst record in Major League Baseball.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Before Park came in, United had signed just two players, albeit two highly experienced Champions League individuals in Sweden’s Julia Zigiotti Olme and Fridolina Rolfo.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
In the fall, its leaves turn maroon, but its best show comes in winter, when its signature scarlet-red branches contrast with a snowy backdrop.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Come in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20in. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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