came on

VERB

advance, progress

Synonyms

WEAK

develop gain improve increase make headway proceed

Antonyms

WEAK

decline depart deteriorate exit fall go leave reduce retreat worsen

VERB

appear, enter

Synonyms

STRONGEST

begin come across take place

WEAK

come into come upon encounter meet pass in set foot in

Antonyms

WEAK

decline depart deteriorate exit fall go leave reduce retreat worsen

Example Sentences

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My low point came on the second day when I set out at 9 a.m. for what I figured would be a 90-minute walk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

Asian equities fluctuated Tuesday following a tech-led sell-off on Wall Street as investors again questioned a long-running AI-fuelled boom, while crude largely held losses that came on the back of positive US-Iran talks.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

Bellingham did score an individually brilliant goal in last week's opener against Croatia, but it came on the back of a well-worked attacking routine England have developed over the course of Tuchel's reign.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Sunderland striker Brobbey came on as a late substitute in the Netherlands' opening group game, a 2-2 draw with Japan.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

The “crash,” as Elizebeth called it, came on Saturday, January 4, 1941.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield