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coming 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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Because the assault was multipronged, with Allied forces coming by sea, land and air, they required good visibility at night and a high tide to ensure less distances between the boats and the defending Germans.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

They had won nine of their past 10 games, with seven of those wins coming by double digits.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Similarly, Polymarket put the chance for an announcement by Jan. 31 at 76%, with just a 20% chance for it coming by Dec. 31.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 10, 2025

“We’re going to look very seriously at cartels coming by land.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

“I appreciate you all coming by, but I’m afraid I have another meeting.”

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio