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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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Bellingham took the captain's armband after coming on at half-time in the 1-0 win.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

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

Wholesale prices rose faster than expected in April, coming on the heels of Tuesday’s hot consumer price index report.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Their two best players sustained regular-season ending injuries, with news of Luka Doncic’s hamstring injury and Austin Reaves’ oblique strain coming on consecutive days after the loss.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

He could feel another crusher of a headache coming on.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen