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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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Manufacturing orders dropped—the first decline since January—reversing some of the gains in March that came on the back of stock building after the outbreak of the war in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

His highest honour yet came on Tuesday, when the 48-year-old became a knight of the National Order of the Leopard.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

I liked to think so, especially when the soundtrack to the finale came on, Kim Carnes’ “Bette Davis Eyes,” a tribute to the Old Hollywood actor and her timeless, teasing gaze.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The announcements came on the eve of a fourth round of US-hosted direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Right after Daddy died, she would cry to almost every song that came on, and I wished she would just keep the radio off.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist