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coming 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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Sunday’s data offered a fresh read on China’s economic health, coming on the heels of a broad-based slowdown last month that had sparked hopes for further stimulus.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The restructuring is flanked by a drive to find 200 million euros of annual savings over two years, coming on top of a previous squeeze of 300 million.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

But more fun new flavours are coming on to the market, and the rise of the sober-curious movement and interest in drinks with functional benefits are helping shape trends.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Temperatures start warming up by Wednesday, with the heat coming on full blast by Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

His breathing sounded wheezy, like he had a harmonica in his throat, which meant an asthma attack was coming on.

From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson