as in to arrive
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as in lure
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain
the spectacular sale was enough of a come-on to get many shoppers to try the store for the first time
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as in no
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable
come on, you can't be serious in making such an offer!
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Recent Examples of come on
Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
The deciding factor might have come on Saturday night when Colorado State beat Boise State in the Mountain West Conference championship game.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 16 Mar. 2025
Joe Leydon, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
For many, the card looked like a come-on or a scam.
—George Skelton, The Mercury News, 11 June 2024
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Verb
His previous one came on the 3rd hole at Torrey Pines during the Genesis Invitational.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
The deciding factor might have come on Saturday night when Colorado State beat Boise State in the Mountain West Conference championship game.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 16 Mar. 2025
Noun
Carson is instantly suspicious, if not downright hostile, and not just because Waters proves totally immune to his swaggering come-ons.
—Joe Leydon, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
For many, the card looked like a come-on or a scam.
—George Skelton, The Mercury News, 11 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come on
Verb
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Another recent time Kai and Vanessa Trump were spotted with Tiger Woods was at the Genesis Invitational, when the three arrived together at Torrey Pines for the final round.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Brighton will arrive at the Etihad this weekend capable of fighting fire with fire.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Traditional idealists, like former President Bill Clinton, believed that autocratic regimes could be softened through the lure of global trade and participation in international institutions like the now defunct Group of 8.—
Neil MacFarquhar,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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One final tip is to add some color with a highlighter to the rear lure as well.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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There was good reason to speculate that Shanahan and the 49ers liked Jones in the run-up to the draft four years ago.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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If there are issues or delays in receiving aid, students should be persistent in following up to ensure that their applications are processed correctly.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This year, the temptation to chase the next shiny object will be strong.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Everyone’s temptations, whether helpful or not, come into view at the same time.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Evidence has emerged of the potential speed and usability benefits of having access to real buttons instead of smartphone-like touchscreens.—
Will McCurdy,
PCMAG,
9 Mar. 2025
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Eyewitnesses have accused government supporters of carrying out execution-style killings and video footage has emerged of mass graves.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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New state and federal incentives will pay the bulk of the cost for the upgrade, making this an even more cost-effective choice.—
Ben Roush,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2025
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Working with multiple carriers unlocked access to more incentives, bonuses and rewards.—
David Price,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Interjection
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And, oh my God, the actors in that scene were so lovely and sweet and felt so bad.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
9 Mar. 2025
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And while a preshow video displayed a parade of hairstyles that have come and gone — oh, the mullet era! — the big white cowboy hat remains.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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And researchers have also found that roughly 280,000 children live with at least one undocumented relative, in many cases a parent.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes and,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration is seeking more information (☆) about financial transactions for those who live or do business in one of 30 ZIP codes.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Come on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20on. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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