CAME ACROSS (AS) Synonyms: 16 Similar Words

came across (as)

verb

past tense of come across (as)

as in seemed

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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The breakup came as a shock to fans since from the outside in, the two seemed to be in a good place raising their son together.

Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
At the time, the actor seemed hopeful that the dates would be rescheduled.

Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024

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“Came across (as).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/came%20across%20%28as%29. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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