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
Olga R. Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Other previous updates came on December 20, when organizers shared Mangione's jail mailing address, as well as the news that he was charged with terrorism and first-degree murder in New York.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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
About 100,000 Nicaraguans have come on two-year permits with eligibility to work since late 2022.
—Olga R. Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Other previous updates came on December 20, when organizers shared Mangione's jail mailing address, as well as the news that he was charged with terrorism and first-degree murder in New York.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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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Verb
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They’re all dropped off by their caretakers in a location a short distance away from the stadium and ride a shuttle together once everyone arrives, Shawna Millentree said.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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Police arrived at the residence believed to belong to Jones soon after on Wednesday.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, Lorenzen was becoming a regular winner at O’Hare Stadium’s quarter-mile oval near his hometown, and the lure of a NASCAR return became strong.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
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Years later, in 1941 and just after the Great Depression, the lure of the resort was still making headlines.—
Stacey Barchenger,
The Arizona Republic,
3 Dec. 2024
Verb
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There are moments when Mason’s amusingly stubborn in his immovable stance.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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There are corruption scandals, whisper campaigns, and possible bribery afoot, just like with those gossipy Vatican queens.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Caesarism is a great temptation, for both Left and Right.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
15 Jan. 2025
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Much of the credit for that unexpected metamorphosis goes to Gersten, who muscled her way into a subgenre — the topless temptation — once dominated by men.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This collaboration has the potential to redefine how Corporate VC (CVC) fuels innovation – not just in biotech, but across emerging industries.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The production also showcases emerging talents, including young Lucas Heymanns, who delivers a standout performance as Gordo, a drug trafficker and one of the series’ breakout revelations.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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From tax credits and down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers to incentives for builders to invest in new construction, these positive proposals would have positively affected this vexing problem.—
David Byrd,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Jan. 2025
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Fram Energy’s approach not only democratizes access to clean energy but also aligns financial incentives across stakeholders.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
Interjection
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And oh, look: another fire had started in Sylmar, to the north of our house.—
Lesley M. M. Blume,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2025
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Uh oh—that box of crayons has melted into a waxy mess.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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For less than the cost of a living bouquet, one shopper praised it as a brilliant gift that’ll last forever.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Another study from the same team found that people living near the most dense clusters of poultry farms in that area were more likely to suffer infectious diarrhea and campylobacter infection, a disease associated with bloody diarrhea and stomach cramps, than those living further away.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Come on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20on. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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