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Synonyms

come up with

Idioms  

  1. Produce, supply; also, discover. For example, Henry always comes up with the wrong answer, or We're hoping they come up with a cure in time to help Aunt Alice. [First half of 1900s]

Example Sentences

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A Hong Kong court issued a winding-up order in January 2024, ruling that the company had failed to come up with a suitable debt repayment plan.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

It also laid out how researchers could, with the help of the published work of Western firms, come up with their own drug candidate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

State wildlife officials have finally come up with a theory to explain where a giant, highly destructive rodent that’s been terrorizing California came from: Oregon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

A DIY-fanatic who became bored after retiring has come up with an unusual way of filling his days - creating supersized models of everyday household items.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Then he said, “Thor is a great name, Bat. Did you come up with it?”

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold

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