COME UP Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

come up

verb

Definition of come up

as in to come

to come near or nearer the girl came up to the counter and asked if she could have her order prepared to go

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as in to arise

to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly let me know if anything else comes up during the project

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Recent Examples of come up England were on the cusp of one of the biggest World Cup upsets in recent memory — until the heart and soul of the program came up more than clutch. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 In the first Golden State game, the Valkyries won the third quarter 19-13 before Atlanta mounted a fourth-quarter charge that came up short. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Bridgehampton’s Hampton Library hosts a Friday-evening reading series with authors like Patrick Radden Keefe coming up. — Lucy Boyle, Curbed, 1 July 2026 Rather than simply assembling the most talented roster possible, Taylor said JHX is prioritizing players who understand the tournament’s intensity and have experienced the disappointment of coming up short. — Latif Love july 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for come up

Recent Examples of Synonyms for come up

Verb

The decision came before Carney headed to this week’s NATO summit, where allies face pressure to back higher defense spending with concrete plans.

— Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Unlike some folding bikes – including popular models from Brompton and Birdy – which come with small 16-inch wheels, the Tetra gets 20-inchers for greater comfort over a variety of road surfaces.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 July 2026

Definition of come

Verb

Many issues will arise, and an HITL is a critical and necessary step in the AI coding process.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
While saying goodbye to its original Idaho store may have been difficult, married owners Ashley Ferguson and David Aboud previously told the Idaho Statesman that the move came after issues arose with the property owner.

— Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026

Definition of arise

Verb

Someone who is actually drawing on the tropes and the techniques of science fiction toward a different end, toward actually accessing capital markets.

— Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
The winning numbers for the Powerball lottery drawing on Wednesday, July 1, are 2, 6, 26, 39, 68, and the Powerball is 6.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of draw on

Verb

The prosecution said the collusion was not a standalone incident but a long-standing, systemic practice that surfaced during a time of global crisis.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 6 July 2026
In practice, that means AI is running the numbers, populating forms, surfacing options, and even suggesting installation dates.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 July 2026

Definition of surface

Verb

No students or staff were in the building when the remains were uncovered, as school ended for the summer on Friday and the school was closed for construction, police said.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Seeking to close a $12 billion budget shortfall last year, the governor hoped to cut over $750 million from the state’s payroll expenses in salaries and wages.

— William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of close

Verb

As Gen Z, the cohort born between 1997 and 2012, emerges as a major spender on group travel and experiences, more young people are fronting costs for friends.

— Rachel Hale, USA Today, 7 July 2026
The diverging fortunes of the poorest and wealthiest Americans has emerged as a key theme in the US economy, and experts say AI is playing a significant role.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of emerge

Verb

With group play coming to a close and the Round of 32 approaching, the competition is heating up as teams look to punch their tickets to the knockout round in hopes of hoisting the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the final on Sunday, July 19.

— Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Tracy had approached the team about a contract extension late in the 2005 season, a bold request considering the team’s record.

— Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of approach

Verb

That was a normal action in football that happened by accident.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
This is the business end, and this is the stage where, in my opinion, the big players step forward and the big players carry the pressure and make things happen.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026