come

1
as in to approach
to move closer to come here and sit by the fire

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2
3
as in to become
to eventually have as a state or quality your dreams can come true

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Verb
  • This panel will dive into the art of the cold read, providing actors with the tools to approach any audition with confidence, preparation, and authenticity.
    Essence, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
  • But one of my adjustments took me a by surprise, and that is the quandary of how to approach lunch.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Among the first to arrive was Cooper Koch, making a statement in a chest-baring vest before joining a spirited conversation with fellow actors.
    Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
  • The cement truck from Bakersfield arrived around 8:30 P.M. By ten-thirty, the men were pouring cement again, gluing the enormous metal straw in place.
    Brent Crane, The New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Could Timothée Chalamet become the youngest person to be named best actor?
    THR Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Gisela Schober/Getty Images Balenciaga, Cannes Film Festival Victor Boyko/Getty Images Moore’s kickoff at Cannes was filled with references to a film that nobody had seen yet—something that became clearer as the tour went on.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The harrowing incident happened amid the ongoing drama between Bhad Babie, 21, and Alabama Barker — daughter of Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler.
    Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
  • One of my favorite scenes happens early in the film with Nico Hiraga and this wonderful actress, Hannah Pilkes.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Brown revealed her new platinum blonde ‘do at the start of the month, before giving her locks their red carpet debut at Sunday’s 2025 SAG Awards.
    Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Historic Fed Takeover Attempts Before getting into what presidents have done, start with the 1913 creation of the Federal Reserve by Congress through the Federal Reserve Act.
    Erik Sherman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Videos from Wednesday evening showed police entering the building wearing helmets and carrying zip ties and later clearing and detaining protesters and others from the lawn outside the building.
    Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Actress Jurnee Smollett may be entering a new legal battle with her ex-husband, musician Josiah Bell.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Drawing inspiration from his and Robson’s own home, nine one-of-a-kind objects ranging from a jewelry-like metal vase and a totemic lamp built with different stones to a clock and wine glasses appear in the short films.
    Sandra Salibian, WWD, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Herring, who is being held on a $500,000 bond, will next appear in court March 13 for a bond hearing.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2025
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    Nick Crain, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Watkins made some bad decisions in traffic, and the Bruins were able to get away with some contact in the paint.
    Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Come.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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