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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 first sign of divisions came on Halloween.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Paul Volcker launched a campaign of rate hikes that led to a recession, and the Alan Greenspan era came on the heels of the Black Monday crash of 1987.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

A24 came on board “Backrooms” in February 2023 and production kicked off in May 2025.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

When Odegaard came on he looked like he had a point to prove and he lifted everything about the way Arsenal were playing.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

It wavered in and out of focus and then, with a jerk, a commercial for McDonald’s came on the screen.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt