come across (as)

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
  • Jim Acosta's days at CNN are done, but his feud with President Donald Trump seems far from over.
    Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
  • In addition to cutting Smith, Indianapolis seems unlikely to re-sign center Ryan Kelly, who is also an unrestricted free agent.
    James Boyd, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Technology advances rapidly, industries seem to shift overnight, and people, especially leaders, feel the pressure to keep up.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Staying on theme for this season’s location in Thailand, Leisure Projects has an array of cozy garments, like this lace shirt, that feels appropriate without venturing into costume territory.
    Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • As lethal injection drugs have become harder to obtain, states with the death penalty have looked to expand their methods to things like firing squads and nitrogen gas, which was first used in the U.S. in January 2024 in Alabama with the execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
  • Hiring for culture fit is often a recipe for only working with people who look, act and think the same.
    Ruchi Kulhari, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • As politics continue to stifle climate action, experts like marine ecologist Carlos Duarte are turning to sports to sound the alarm that climate change requires immediate action.
    Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
  • This however wouldn’t be my personal choice, though will say sounds a lot like Seth found out grass isn’t always greener in a major way.
    Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
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