1
as in coming
to get to a destination
when will the guests arrive?
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Relevance
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2
as in succeeding
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
the actress knew she'd arrived when she received an Oscar nomination
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arriving
Verb
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From thrilling outdoor adventures to inaugural music festivals and exclusive culinary experiences, there’s much to look forward to in the coming months.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025 -
The launch set a record for turnaround time for the company from a single launch pad coming four days, three hours, and 11 minutes since the July 23 launch.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But battling isn’t the same as succeeding.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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As job roles continue to shift, the professionals who can combine technical knowledge with creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability will be the ones driving change and succeeding in the future of work.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The most dramatic of these was when he was hit in the face by a plastic bottle thrown by a spectator, staying upright and appearing unaffected.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The five-act super-show kicked off with Gaga appearing on a stage that was fashioned into a brutalist opera house.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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An American Airlines plane caught fire after landing in Denver.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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In the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, they have been projected to end up landing a dynamic piece for Mahomes.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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With 11 goals and three assists across 23 appearances in all competitions, Diaz is thriving up front under Arne Slot and was the star player in a stunning 6-3 victory at Tottenham Hotspur.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Few cities in America maintain a professional network of suburban theaters that specialize in splashy productions of Broadway musicals; Chicago has just such a still-thriving circuit in Aurora, Oakbrook Terrace and Lincolnshire.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Arriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arriving. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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