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came on

VERB

advance, progress

Synonyms

WEAK

develop gain improve increase make headway proceed

Antonyms

WEAK

decline depart deteriorate exit fall go leave reduce retreat worsen

VERB

appear, enter

Synonyms

STRONGEST

begin come across take place

WEAK

come into come upon encounter meet pass in set foot in

Antonyms

WEAK

decline depart deteriorate exit fall go leave reduce retreat worsen

Example Sentences

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German manufacturing orders dropped in April, reversing some of the gains in March that came on the back of stock building after the outbreak of the war in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

I liked to think so, especially when the soundtrack to the finale came on, Kim Carnes’ “Bette Davis Eyes,” a tribute to the Old Hollywood actor and her timeless, teasing gaze.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The attack came on the eve of the annual St Petersburg International Economic Forum, an event designed to showcase Russia to the world.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The announcements came on the eve of a fourth round of US-hosted direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

In that moment a cold horror came on me again: my hands grew clammy, and I could feel once more the serpent’s touch.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya