as in to arrive
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as in lure
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain
the spectacular sale was enough of a come-on to get many shoppers to try the store for the first time
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as in no
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable
come on, you can't be serious in making such an offer!
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Recent Examples of come on
Evan Clark, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
The massive stimulus spending that dulled the worst effects of COVID-19 and helped speed the recovery were also prime factors in the runaway inflation that came on the other side of the crisis.
—Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
Joe Leydon, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
For many, the card looked like a come-on or a scam.
—George Skelton, The Mercury News, 11 June 2024
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Verb
Lower taxes, a lighter regulatory hand, less government spending and tariff wars are expected to be the order of the day once the inauguration comes on Jan. 20.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
The massive stimulus spending that dulled the worst effects of COVID-19 and helped speed the recovery were also prime factors in the runaway inflation that came on the other side of the crisis.
—Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
Noun
Carson is instantly suspicious, if not downright hostile, and not just because Waters proves totally immune to his swaggering come-ons.
—Joe Leydon, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
For many, the card looked like a come-on or a scam.
—George Skelton, The Mercury News, 11 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come on
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There are so many more holiday doormats at Walmart that will arrive within a few days of shipping, so be sure to add these to your cart today to ensure a festive front porch this holiday season.Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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City had already started to turn the tide in derbies before Guardiola arrived, with at least four truly memorable victories under Roberto Mancini (6-1 away and 1-0 at home in 2011-12) and Manuel Pellegrini (4-1 at home, 3-0 away in 2013-14).Sam Lee, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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The thrill of getting something for free, like a dozen doughnuts, easily overshadows the lure of a discount.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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These additives, along with high levels of sugar, salt and fat, help create the overwhelming lure of ultraprocessed foods.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Our vision is simply to be the most excellent Professional Publisher there is.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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There was just one difference in the nominations for best original song between the Critics Choice Awards and the Golden Globes.Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
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During turbulent times, resist the temptation to abandon your strategy.Jamie Robinson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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But with tension building between them, temptation blows in on every tropical breeze.Nora Dahlia, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Saturday 30th November emerged as a key shopping day, with the peak shopping minute occurring at 8:01 a.m. on Sunday 1st December.Catherine Erdly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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In the wake of rebel advances, video emerged showing the toppling of a monument to Assad in Tartus, on Syria’s Mediterranean coast, where Moscow has kept a naval base since the Cold War.Nathan Hodge, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Unlike rebates and tax credits for electric cars, applicants don’t have to first buy the e-bike to get the incentive.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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The system then moves to stage two to identify infected herds through bulk tank sampling, before stage three to rapidly respond to infected cattle using existing incentive programs, movement controls and contact tracing.Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
Interjection
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Fact checked by Sarah Scott Mom-of-three Mandy Moore is oh so relatable.Melissa Willets, Parents, 27 Nov. 2024
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But oh, whatever happened to the wisdom of the Beatles’ joy?Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
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Hambrick, 45, used to live at the residence where the women were found dead, the Dispatch reported.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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By then, her assailant, Justin Sims, was living a quiet life with his family in Arizona.Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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