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coming up on

VERB

happen upon

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bump into come across

WEAK

chance encounter meet

Example Sentences

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Davis, 32, has been considered a top trade target with the league's trade deadline coming up on February 5.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

It’s almost time to unwrap those presents: Christmas is coming up on Thursday, Dec. 25.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

“Man, that guy No. 56 on the other side, we were coming up on the contact point and he definitely weighs heavier than I do,” Nacua said after the game, chuckling.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2025

Drafted in 2020, he’s coming up on the final season of his three-year entry-level contract, and will likely soon be paid much more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 13, 2025

A bead of crimson was coming up on Bod’s thumb.

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman