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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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The young man who impressed at Kilmarnock in the latter months of the season came on as a substitute for the injured Billy Gilmour just before the break.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The request came on the tail of the CDC restricting travel from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan earlier in the month as the outbreak worsens.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

The last such buy signal came on April 9 and lasted through May 13 — a strong signal.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

The company’s financial performance came on the back of orders doubling to $2.05 billion.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Along about three bells Nat came on deck with his spyglass and went to the larboard rail.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham