come in

verb

came in; come in; coming in; comes in

intransitive verb

1
a
: to arrive on a scene
new models coming in
b
: to become available
Data began coming in.
2
: to place among those finishing
came in last
3
a
: to function in an indicated manner
come in handy
b
of a telecommunications signal : to be received
came in loud and clear
4
: to assume a role or function
That's where you come in.
5
: to attain maturity, fruitfulness, or production
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Examples of come in in a Sentence

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No player of that caliber would be coming in return for what the Angels have to offer now. Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 This loafer comes in five colors, has an Ortholite insole, and features arch support. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 This is where tax relief companies like Tax Defense Network come in. Nick Perry, USA Today, 6 July 2026 Cooler heads prevail An airliner comes in to land at Heathrow Airport, London. Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for come in

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of come in was in the 14th century

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“Come in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20in. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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