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came 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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It came on the 60th day since he formally notified Congress of strikes against Iran.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The worst performance for the economic populist messaging came on the topic of crime, in which most of the target voter subcategories preferred the conventional centrist messaging.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

I would recite that to myself before every game right before the lights came on.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The gains came on the heels of a watershed year for quantum investment.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

The lights came on with a crackle and a hum.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt