1
as in to visit
to make a brief visit
come by after work and I'll give you some clothes for the rummage sale
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2
as in to win
to receive as return for effort
a literary award like that isn't easy to come by
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Recent Examples of come by
While those legendary spreads may be harder to come by these days, don't despair.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
From the Sports Desk C.L. Brown: Brad Cox, an Iroquois High School graduate, has yet to celebrate on the first Saturday in May as his lone Kentucky Derby win came by disqualification, our C.L. Brown explains in his latest column.
—Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Strategic predictions that pay off don’t come by magic.
—Stanley C. Middleman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The cancellation comes by default after the cast's contracts expired on Monday, June 30, Deadline reported.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 30 June 2025
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
From the Sports Desk C.L. Brown: Brad Cox, an Iroquois High School graduate, has yet to celebrate on the first Saturday in May as his lone Kentucky Derby win came by disqualification, our C.L. Brown explains in his latest column.
—Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Strategic predictions that pay off don’t come by magic.
—Stanley C. Middleman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The cancellation comes by default after the cast's contracts expired on Monday, June 30, Deadline reported.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come by
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has since visited Camp Mystic, declaring a state of emergency and pledging continued support for search and rescue operations.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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The two click, and in episode 3 of the new season, Peggy visits Dr. Kirkland at his home in Newport, meeting his parents, who are extremely stuck-up and look down on Peggy's family's humbler origins.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
7 July 2025
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Two, the Padres can win a wild-card playoff berth without adding a catcher.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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And the South Asian women who long invested most of their assets into gold are winning in this rally.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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Domínguez allowed a run in the eighth on a single by Jesús Sánchez while Blewett surrendered another RBI single to Hill, an RBI double to Javier Sanoja and a two-run homer to Xavier Edwards.—
Jacob Calvin Meyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
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New Jersey has the talent to go on a deep run in the playoffs, but between the injuries at forward and defense and the good-but-aging goalie tandem of Jacob Markström and Jake Allen, the situation feels fragile.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Brosnahan earned widespread recognition and her first Emmy nomination for guest starring as Rachel Posner on House of Cards.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The sandy shores are combed for seaweed and trash nightly, which earned the town a Blue Wave certification.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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But that brief overlap sparked a lifelong friendship, and Gallagher watched from afar over the years as Brewer gained prominence in the San Diego legal community.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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The Aperol spritz has gained a reputation for being a healthier alternative to other cocktails.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
5 July 2025
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Frost and First Liberty allegedly told investors 100% of the proceeds from loan agreements and promissory notes would be used to fund bridge loans and that investors would be reap gains from the repayment of the bridge loans and the interest paid on them.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
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Real estate professionals are the first to believe that the Sunshine State will reap huge benefits from Mamdani's victory.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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So much for my hope that Jess would get a promotion!—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
8 July 2025
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Maybe there's a path for Turner to get there eventually.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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That makes these perfect for travelers, seniors, and basically anyone else.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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The plane then made an emergency landing at St. Pete-Clearwater Airport in Florida at approximately 2:08 p.m. local time, per the release.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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