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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However, in the USA version, winning couples have always shared the prize, the outlet reported.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
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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Ron Howard and Martin Scorsese earned themselves nods for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for The Studio.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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That performance was enough to earn Player of the Game honors, as announced by the Sky after the contest.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Thon Hotel nearby gains high praise for its waterside restaurant and floating sauna.—
Phil Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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Target held or gained market share in 15 of its 35 merchandise divisions in the first quarter, Chief Commercial Officer Rick Gomez said in May.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
15 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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Maybe there's a path for Turner to get there eventually.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 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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And to make every departure and arrival a smooth, stumble-free, and social media–worthy occasion, this throne also swivels 45 degrees—like that of a 1960 Chrysler—to ease ingress and egress.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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Trump also recently made public calls to cancel Netanyahu's Israeli corruption trial.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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“Come by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20by. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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