coming on

verb

present participle of come on
as in emerging

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming on
  1. emerging
  2. arriving
  3. existing
  4. living
  5. breathing
Verb
  • For budget-conscious attendees, new opportunities are emerging.
    — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Moffett doesn’t see any obvious M&A deals emerging from the separation of Comcast and NBCU.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 June 2026
Definition of emerging
Verb
  • Friends of both Swift and the Kansas City Chiefs football star tight end began arriving mid-afternoon in a steady stream of SUVs.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife, Kelly, were spotted leaving their hotel en route to the celebration, while Fox Sports personalities Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson were also seen arriving for the event.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of arriving
Verb
  • Instead of doubling down on a flawed system, policymakers can make gradual changes by introducing new tax categories in the existing framework and imposing taxes that correspond to the alcoholic content of that category.
    — Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • As the Interstate 77 South toll-lane project continues to cause debate and controversy, discussions behind the scenes regarding the possible expansion of the existing toll lanes on the interstate are happening.
    — Michael Praats, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2026
Definition of existing
Verb
  • Some of the rest of us might have imagined it, if only because Alpert clearly has the best shot of any of us of living forever.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 7 July 2026
  • Seven astronauts who are part of Expedition 74 are living and working aboard the International Space Station.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of living
Verb
  • The abdomen may significantly protrude, pushing the diaphragm upward and making breathing more difficult.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • For some, the virus can attack the nervous system, causing permanent paralysis, breathing difficulties and death.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of breathing
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“Coming on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20on. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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