arrive at

phrase

: to reach by effort or thought
arrived at a decision

Examples of arrive at in a Sentence

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Early voting in the primary election is well underway, and vote-by-mail ballots are arriving at supervisors of elections’ offices. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 Investigators learned that the man allegedly arrived at his ex-girlfriend's house uninvited and assaulted her. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Becht arrives at Penn State after throwing for 9,274 yards and 64 touchdowns with 27 interceptions at Iowa State as a three-year starter. — Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 Messer, who is from Olathe, arrives at KU after a stellar freshman season at USC. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for arrive at

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of arrive at was circa 1616

Rhymes for arrive at

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“Arrive at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arrive%20at. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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