coming up to

VERB

meet expectations

Synonyms

WEAK

admit of comparison with approach arrive bear comparison with come near compare with equal extend get near match measure up to rank with reach resemble rival stand comparison with

Example Sentences

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He spent a full minute sniffing my legs and shoes, after coming up to Viana to be petted.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

"We were surprised to hear that two policemen were coming up to Shetland to interview us specially about our sale of a gold pendant to Peter Murrell," Rae said.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Seldom does a day pass without someone coming up to Monday to say thank you, or to shake his hand.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

“That’s like someone coming up to you at a party and saying ‘We think you should leave you’re making Diddy uncomfortable.”

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

A noise of tramping feet and harsh shouts: Orcs were coming up to the Cleft from the far side, from some entry to the tower, perhaps.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien