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coming up on

VERB

happen upon

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bump into come across

WEAK

chance encounter meet

Example Sentences

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"He really wanted me to do this challenge which is coming up on Friday," he added in an Instagram post.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

"What an incredible player for such a young age, it's incredible to see these kids coming up on tour," she said.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

I’ve got football games to watch — the national college championship is coming up on Jan. 19 and the Super Bowl isn’t far behind.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026

“Man, that guy No. 56 on the other side, we were coming up on the contact point and he definitely weighs heavier than I do,” Nacua said after the game, chuckling.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2025

“Belonged. These things belonged to her. We’re coming up on a year in December. I’m not lettin’ all this sit here like some kind of shrine.”

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy