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came by

VERB

acquire

Synonyms

STRONGEST

take possession of

WEAK

get lay hold of obtain procure secure win

Antonyms

WEAK

give lose miss

VERB

visit someone

Synonyms

STRONGEST

come over drop by drop in

WEAK

call look in look up meet pay a call pop in run in see step in stop by visit

Antonyms

WEAK

give lose miss

Example Sentences

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McKee said Sir Mo Farah came by at the start line and knew it was his 100th day.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

He was “perceptive, meticulous, and scrupulous,” Mr. Ireland writes, and came by his revolutionary bona fides honestly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

The landlord came by this morning and loved the piece.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Once she started, other Democrats, staffers, and visitors came by to support her.

From Slate • Aug. 20, 2025

Gomo came by the restaurant today, Uhmma says quietly.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na