come as

phrase

—used to describe the effect that something has when people first learn about it

Their decision came as a surprise (to me).

It should come as no surprise that many people oppose the plan.

The news of her recovery came as a great relief to all of us.

Examples of come as in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The sanctions come as the humanitarian situation on the island continues to deteriorate. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Its modest gains come as the company has seen slow sales for Hoka, its everyday footwear brand, after being slow to innovate its product lines. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 13 July 2026

The partial settlements come as rate case hearings continue in Raleigh. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026

Cooper’s comments come as lawmakers enter the final weeks of this year’s legislative session and as Newsom continues to defend California’s public safety record. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2026

Rhymes for come as

• lummis
• pumice
• squamous
• strumous