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
Residents say affordable housing is hard to come by in Mississippi County — and rents are on the rise.
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Bracey Harris, NBC news, 12 July 2025
End products were harder to come by with two goals and zero assists from his 1,785 league minutes last season.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 8 July 2025
And given that the overwhelming bulk of goods delivered to Connecticut come by trucks, which chiefly rely on diesel fuel, changes in that tax can impact the prices of groceries, clothing, medications and a wide variety of other items.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2025
Another major complication: Skilled manufacturing labor is hard to come by in the United States.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
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Bracey Harris, NBC news, 12 July 2025
End products were harder to come by with two goals and zero assists from his 1,785 league minutes last season.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 8 July 2025
And given that the overwhelming bulk of goods delivered to Connecticut come by trucks, which chiefly rely on diesel fuel, changes in that tax can impact the prices of groceries, clothing, medications and a wide variety of other items.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2025
Another major complication: Skilled manufacturing labor is hard to come by in the United States.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come by
Verb
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After she got busted, Smith would visit her on Rikers Island.—
John J. Lennon,
Rolling Stone,
19 July 2025
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Although most tourists wear sneakers when visiting the area, Como is still an upscale Italian village, so wearing nice shoes to lunch and dinner is always a good idea.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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Who won Head of Household on 'Big Brother'? Who is on the block on 'Big Brother'?—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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Today, women in NHRA have amassed an impressive resume, with more than 100 women having won at an NHRA national event and athletes like two-time Top Fuel champion Brittany Force paving the way as the fastest person in NHRA history, setting a national record of 3.62-seconds at 341.59-mph.—
Caroline Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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How many intelligent devices are running in your home right now?—
Rajesh Subramaniam,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The Padres scored six runs in four innings against Alcantara on May 28.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 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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Democratic lawmakers were initially blocked from visiting the site and have since filed legal action to gain access.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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From the twins and their parents to evil fiancées and housekeepers, the characters have gained a cult following since their release, with some fans using them as inspiration for their outfits, summer mood boards, and interior design.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Of course, red meat isn't for everyone, and for those looking to reap the benefits without sinking their teeth into steak, there are alternatives.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Offensive coordinator Kirby Moore will be able to reap the benefits of having him in his system, and so will the players out on the field.—
Chase Gemes,
Kansas City Star,
18 July 2025
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The Raptors got within one on a 3-pointer by Jamal Shead with 3:56 to go.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
19 July 2025
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German immigrants dug them out underneath their breweries to make lager beer, which requires cooler temperatures.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
21 July 2025
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Ginny, who had grown up in Llano on classic country music, chose to make her incarnation of the Little Longhorn into a live music venue.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
21 July 2025
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“Come by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20by. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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