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as in to arrive
to get to a destination
when do you think they'll come?
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as in to happen
to take place
whatever may come we'll always be together
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5
as in to do
to move forward along a course
how is the remodeling job coming?
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as in to count (up to)
to have a total of
your bill comes to $53.74
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as in to correspond (to)
to be the same in meaning or effect
it all comes to nothing in the end
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as in to occur (to)
to enter the mind of
the actual name of the item didn't come to me until I was walking out of the store
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as in to come around
to gain consciousness again
after being in a coma for months, the patient quite unexpectedly came to
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Recent Examples of come
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Gakpo's teammates came onto the filed to support him and formed a circle around him, putting their arms around each other as the crowd cheered, as shown in another video shared by Fox Sports.
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Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
For Ai Lin, a defining moment came when humanoid robots took the stage with millions watching at last year’s Spring Festival Gala.
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John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
The push to build data centers to handle the coming wave of artificial intelligence has become a hot business commodity in the tech sector.
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John Ramos,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
But that trend changes in the coming weeks, with the checks for August actually going out July 31, because August 1 is a Saturday.
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Mike Snider,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Mayor Mamdani indicated earlier this month that the World Cup isn’t the only big event New York City is hosting in the coming days.
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Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2026
Rhaenyra sends Daemon news of the crown prince’s death and her intention to take King’s Landing in the coming days.
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Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
But then came the two shock goals, leaving both teams celebrating after the game.
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Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Verb
This pack comes with four waterproof, spacious dustbags big enough for bulky sneakers and heels alike, which flight attendants say still hold up after consistent use.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Gakpo's teammates came onto the filed to support him and formed a circle around him, putting their arms around each other as the crowd cheered, as shown in another video shared by Fox Sports.
—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
For Ai Lin, a defining moment came when humanoid robots took the stage with millions watching at last year’s Spring Festival Gala.
—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
The push to build data centers to handle the coming wave of artificial intelligence has become a hot business commodity in the tech sector.
—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
But that trend changes in the coming weeks, with the checks for August actually going out July 31, because August 1 is a Saturday.
—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Mayor Mamdani indicated earlier this month that the World Cup isn’t the only big event New York City is hosting in the coming days.
—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2026
Rhaenyra sends Daemon news of the crown prince’s death and her intention to take King’s Landing in the coming days.
—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
But then came the two shock goals, leaving both teams celebrating after the game.
—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for come
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With group play coming to a close and the Round of 32 approaching, the competition is heating up as teams look to punch their tickets to the knockout round in hopes of hoisting the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the final on Sunday, July 19.
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Tracy had approached the team about a contract extension late in the 2005 season, a bold request considering the team’s record.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended the World Cup match between Colombia and Portugal at Hard Rock Stadium, with the West Miami Republican arriving with local soccer moguls Jose and Jorge Mas.
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He is slated to arrive in Toronto and complete his journey on July 4, just in time for the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported wedding approaches, experts say the ceremony is poised to become much more than a celebrity milestone.
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Swift is known for her Fourth of July parties, which have become Rhode Island lore.
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That was a normal action in football that happened by accident.
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This is the business end, and this is the stage where, in my opinion, the big players step forward and the big players carry the pressure and make things happen.
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Smoke, salt, pepper and bark do the work.
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Mark Thompson does the costume and scenic design, with lighting by Howard Harrison.
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As luxury travel continues shifting toward experiences that prioritize authenticity over excess, wine country may be entering a new era—one where the bottle remains the starting point, but no longer the entire story.
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King concluded that Saulter was in a conspiracy to get King removed from office, and directed Arriola to view recordings of other cameras in the office to determine who was entering the offices of Saulter and Goodloe.
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The 36-year-old Spaniard breaks Roger Federer’s record by appearing in a 66th consecutive Grand Slam singles tournament, continuing a run that started at the 2002 French Open.
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Actress Mariska Hargitay, who joined Swift courtside at Madison Square Garden during Game 4 of the NBA Finals, appears to have one notable gap in her Broadway schedule.
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One thing everyone agrees on, though, is that airfare is likely to keep getting more expensive.
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And the research proves that this type of bias is only getting worse.
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“Come.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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