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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

“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

“I haven’t been able to leave my house once in the last few years without someone coming up to me,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

Alex Carey also put on an absolute masterclass coming up to the stumps to Boland and Neser - it was brilliant.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

"School's out in a few days, Horace. I'm coming up to the gym and see if I can whip some of that belly off you."

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte