1
as in to come
to get to a destination
when will the guests arrive?
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2
as in to succeed
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
the actress knew she'd arrived when she received an Oscar nomination
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as in comer
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Recent Examples of arrive
Thomas E. Ricks
june 6, Literary Hub, 6 June 2025
As the documentary captures, Billy Joel arrived as a romantic pop star who was also a pugnacious fighter.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 June 2025
Arpon Basu, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Many of Hollywood's greatest arrive dressed to the nines with their hair in braids—think Doechii, Tracee Ellis Ross, Zoe Kravitz, Zendaya, and Alicia Keys—ushering in an era of unapologetic Blackness by honoring our hair in all its glory.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 May 2025
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Verb
Then, a few months later, a real hardcover book arrives in the mail.
—Thomas E. Ricks
june 6, Literary Hub, 6 June 2025
As the documentary captures, Billy Joel arrived as a romantic pop star who was also a pugnacious fighter.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 June 2025
Noun
But the adjustment Matheson has had to make is emblematic of where the Canadiens are as a team, where youth is arriving and veterans need to adjust, something that will continue in coming seasons as more youth arrives and more veterans need to adjust.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Many of Hollywood's greatest arrive dressed to the nines with their hair in braids—think Doechii, Tracee Ellis Ross, Zoe Kravitz, Zendaya, and Alicia Keys—ushering in an era of unapologetic Blackness by honoring our hair in all its glory.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrive
Verb
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To succeed and avoid harming your personal financial health, a clear structure and commitment to intentional financial actions are essential.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The early options on the GOP side are bleak: Neither Donalds nor Casey DeSantis, the governor’s wife who’s said to be interested in succeeding him, is the moderate Florida so desperately needs now.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Chicago, rough and refined, gritty and good-humored, welcomes all comers.—
Elaine Glusac,
AFAR Media,
19 May 2025
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After Yie Air Kung Fu (1984) and International Karate (1985) introduced the idea of one-on-one martial arts battles, Capcom threw its hat into the digital ring in 1987 with Street Fighter, where a scrappy young fighter named Ryu took on all comers.—
Jason Fanelli,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The sculpture appears in the form of a glass cube, which glows with light that changes color based on live temperature data taken from the Hoh Rain Forest in near Seattle, Washington State.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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There are extremely limited circumstances under which hearings can be closed, none of which appear to have been met here.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Despite navigating these health challenges as a six-year-old, Hope is still thriving, the 60-year-old explained.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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Seventeen seemingly thrives under high-stress conditions in part because of their focus on mental and physical health.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The upstart founded by Stewart and Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier (also a mother) is known not only for its competitive wages, with average salaries rivaling max deals in the WNBA, but also its family-friendly services.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
30 May 2025
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Eagerly drinking the Kool-Aid is Simone DeWitt (Alcock), a formerly impoverished but deeply ambitious upstart from Buffalo who gets a taste of the lifestyle of the rich and famous as Michaela's uppity assistant.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Their ability to cash in on their chemistry makes the North Stars’ attack flourish.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Her career continued to flourish with big- and small-screen roles in the aughts and 2010s.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
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The prince’s daughter Concetta is initially enamored of Tancredi, but his eye is caught by the beautiful Angelica, daughter of vulgar nouveau riche neighbor Don Calogero.—
Anthony Paletta,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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In Rivals, Dyer plays a complex, nouveau riche tech entrepreneur who strikes up an unlikely romance with local author Lizzie (Katherine Parkinson).—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Arrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrive. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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