coming on

verb

Definition of coming onnext
present participle of come on
as in emerging

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  1. emerging
  2. existing
  3. breathing
Verb
  • Real-time money transfers continue their march forward in emerging market – like India, Brazil and now a handful of other markets.
    Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Toney said the emerging science and growing public concern about the health effects of microplastics in our bodies also serve to connect people all around the world with those who are living next to plastic facilities.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of emerging
Verb
  • Firms are scrambling to add tax professionals, but with a relatively spares talent pool, that means heavier workloads for existing CPAs.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The industry must navigate existing copyright frameworks while potentially helping to shape new regulations that balance innovation with rights protection.
    Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of existing
Verb
  • Symptoms of bird flu in humans include eye redness or discharge, fever, cough or difficulty breathing, sore throat, muscle or body aches, diarrhea and vomiting, according to health officials.
    Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • One of them is anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction that can cause swelling of the throat, breathing difficulties, and even death.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of breathing
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coming off (as)

coming on

coming out

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“Coming on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20on. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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