as in to arrive
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as in lure
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain
the spectacular sale was enough of a come-on to get many shoppers to try the store for the first time
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as in no
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable
come on, you can't be serious in making such an offer!
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Recent Examples of come on
Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
The report came on the heels of other recent breaches involving Russia, North Korea, and hackers just out for money and lulz.
—Steven Levy, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2023
The whole ride, she’s been pursing her lips and meeting his gaze in the rearview mirror in ways that some men might take as a come-on.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 3 Sep. 2023
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This announcement comes on the tail of last year's record unprecedented growth the bourbon industry spurred in Kentucky.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
The report came on the heels of other recent breaches involving Russia, North Korea, and hackers just out for money and lulz.
—Steven Levy, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
Books Is Madonna a game-changing feminist or capitalist come-on?
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2023
The whole ride, she’s been pursing her lips and meeting his gaze in the rearview mirror in ways that some men might take as a come-on.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 3 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come on
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Prosecutors, however, noted that security camera footage from a dining hall on UGA's campus, where Diego worked, showed Diego arriving and leaving work on Feb. 22.Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Officers arrived to find a man suffering from a single gunshot wound.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 20 Nov. 2024
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The lure of California’s soft-on-crime policies has resulted in criminals from across the world coming to California to steal – and get away with it.Todd Spitzer, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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For a journalist, the lure of fact-checking Mezrich’s books is irresistible.Simon van Zuylen-Wood, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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And there are no pockets—a design that helps the jacket fit into a pocket.The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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But the court also stated that there were triable issues of fact with regard to the duration of the bite.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Yet Mann urged his audiences to resist the temptation to deride humanity.George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Avoid the temptation to micromanage and assert control to mitigate this risk.Don Yaeger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Disney’s search for the next House of Mouse leader is heating up, as a deadline to name a successor to outgoing Disney CEO Bob Iger has been set and potential candidates are emerging. —Rocio Fabbro and Bruce Gil contributed to this article.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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Red Lobster emerged from bankruptcy in September under new ownership, led by one of its lenders, Fortress Investment Group, which has initially committed $60 million to revitalize the chain.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Bio Essence plans to increase income through sales force strengthening, sales incentives, and marketing activities, and is exploring additional financing options.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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In many instances, local and state tax incentives are supporting these projects.James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
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And people later reported that summit saying, oh, Trump was threatening to leave NATO.Susan Page, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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The actress and pro partner Brandon made it to the top of the leader board, tying with NFL star Danny Amendola. Flips, lifts, and punches, oh my!Calie Schepp, EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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Parasaurolophus was a plant-eating dinosaur that lived around 77 to 73 million years ago in present day North America.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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Caretakers who are at least 40 can also live with an eligible senior on site, and the income rules remain the same.Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Come on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20on. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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