1
as in to visit
to make a brief visit
come by after work and I'll give you some clothes for the rummage sale
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2
as in to win
to receive as return for effort
a literary award like that isn't easy to come by
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Recent Examples of come by
Four of her seven losses in the UFC came by submission.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Physical evidence of scents on statues is hard to come by, as the oils and waxes degrade over time.
—James Doubek, NPR, 25 Mar. 2025
These threats come by way of malicious texts crafted to steal your money and even your identity.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Fatima is interested and engaged, even in the drab setting and even though sufficient heating, textbooks, and school supplies are hard to come by.
—Abdulghani Aqlan, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Mar. 2025
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Physical evidence of scents on statues is hard to come by, as the oils and waxes degrade over time.
—James Doubek, NPR, 25 Mar. 2025
These threats come by way of malicious texts crafted to steal your money and even your identity.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Fatima is interested and engaged, even in the drab setting and even though sufficient heating, textbooks, and school supplies are hard to come by.
—Abdulghani Aqlan, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come by
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More than this perhaps, as Sara Halpern, visiting assistant professor of history at St. Olaf college, wrote to me, the attack had a broader purpose.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Instead, consumers are blending online and offline experiences, searching for deals online while still visiting physical stores for fresh selections and in-person price comparisons.—
Naveen Jaggi,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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If the Heat loses Wednesday, Miami could finish ahead of Atlanta by winning its final two games and Atlanta losing three of its final four (Tuesday’s late game at Orlando, at Brooklyn, at Philadelphia and vs. Orlando).—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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Osceola and Stockton met twice earlier this season at Osceola Heritage Park, and the Magic won both games by an average of 19 points.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Gators went on a 7-0 run in a little more than a minute to cut the lead down to four with about 12 minutes to go.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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This race is more challenging and less accessible to weekend athletes than the Paris Half Marathon, which already ran in March and has already opened registrations for the next edition on March 8, 2026.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Yet Mayer was left off the roster while Kristian Campbell earned a spot despite struggling for much of spring.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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In the past, fighters earned points in two regular-season bouts, with the highest point earners moving onto the playoffs.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Worldwide, employees gained access to remote work and the flexibility that came with it and are, understandably, reluctant to return to in-person work.—
Ruchi Kulhari,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Force™ is gaining momentum, and Oldbury is inviting all of America to be part of it.—
William Mullane,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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The strong fragrance deter pests that often plague Brassica family plants, the garden expert shares, so plant them with Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cabbage to reap the full benefits.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Captains and seamen alike reaped the benefits of having these scientists on board with them.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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This was Spoelstra’s team playing just eight when the game was in the balance and getting the best from all eight, including a season-high19 points from Kyle Anderson and 16 points from Pelle Larsson.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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For a list of stock recommendations like these made in The Prudent Speculator, visit theprudentspeculator.com.—
John Buckingham,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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While her 25-year-old brother Presley Gerber was missing from the group outing, Kaia and her parents made their presence known on the red carpet at the Winter Garden Theatre, matching in black ensembles.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Come by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20by. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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