coming over

present participle of come over

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of coming over The 31-year-old left-hander has been one of the best starters for Los Angeles since coming over from Toronto on May 17. CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 The 31-yeare-old left-hander has been one of the best starters for Los Angeles since coming over from Toronto on May 17. ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 According to most people who work in that world, few Americans are ready for the tectonic shifts that are coming over the next decade. Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The Maverick’s core customer isn’t a traditional pickup truck buyer but someone who might be coming over from an equally affordable car, like a Honda Civic. Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026 The report said the number of requests had more than doubled from 3,656 in 2020 to 8,123 in 2025, with the largest surge coming over the last two years. Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 The Celtics are still the Celtics, with a healthy Jayson Tatum, a likely better-shooting version of Derrick White and Mitchell Robinson coming over from the Knicks. Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 28 July 2026 Coleman said the company is in development on a handful of projects with announcements coming over the next couple of months. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 July 2026 Paredes was seen coming over to a post-match fracas between players from the two nations and putting his hand on the throat of García. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming over
Verb
  • These resorts make relaxation as easy as possible, without losing sight of what makes each locale worth visiting and offering plenty of opportunities for those looking to experience what makes the destination special.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Angel David Flores Trevino, who was visiting from Mexico, was riding in a vehicle with his mother, aunt and cousin on June 18, 2022, when Prince David Matt pulled alongside their vehicle and opened fire, according to prosecutors.
    City News Service, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Phil Foden did not quite hit the ground running in pre-season, which does present an opportunity for Rayan Cherki to cement a place in the XI for the big kick-off.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Quintus is already running in production across a growing list of companies in different industries, including Alliance Consumer Group, JCI, Mativ, NCR and Zeus.
    Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The 36-year-old Hubble is also dropping in orbit because of all the sun's recent outbursts and is expected to reenter the atmosphere in the 2030s if nothing is done.
    CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Players will have months to contemplate their futures in golf while dropping in on the odd European tour or Asian Tour event.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Whether The Bathroom Is Prepped Don’t forget to stay on top of the state of your bathroom, whether or not a pro organizer is coming by!
    Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Tar Heels stumbled to a 2-5 start and lost their first five games to power conference opponents, with the first three coming by an average of 29 points.
    Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • Now, the Gates Foundation is stepping in to help fund scientific research through an historic $540 million gift to The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), an independent research organization at the University of Washington.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Even when the play returns to the familiar rhythm of Shaw provoking Dreyfuss and Scheider stepping in to restore peace, the performances keep the interactions engaging.
    Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • To an outsider dropping by for a convention or evening show, the nightlife might be intimidating.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In addition, reports suggest that Mexican tomato production declined after the agreement ended, with tomato imports dropping by 13% year over year.
    Elizabeth Canales, The Conversation, 16 July 2026

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“Coming over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20over. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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