coming up to

VERB

meet expectations

Synonyms

WEAK

admit of comparison with approach arrive bear comparison with come near compare with equal extend get near match measure up to rank with reach resemble rival stand comparison with

Example Sentences

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He spent a full minute sniffing my legs and shoes, after coming up to Viana to be petted.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

“That’s like someone coming up to you at a party and saying ‘We think you should leave you’re making Diddy uncomfortable.”

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

“I haven’t been able to leave my house once in the last few years without someone coming up to me,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

"I love people coming up to me saying, 'are you the kid that scored against United?' They always recognise me because of my hair," said the Manchester-born full-back.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

There was some talk from both of them about coming up to Hampden, to watch me walk down the aisle, but this did not materialize and I was not very surprised when it didn’t.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt