come

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as in to approach
to move closer to come here and sit by the fire

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as in to become
to eventually have as a state or quality your dreams can come true

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Recent Examples of come Russell’s touchdown came 3 plays after Green ran for 35 yards on the first play of the possession that began at midfield. Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025 The multi-styler comes with all kinds of attachments, including several long barrels, two smoothing brushes, a round volumizing brush, and a smoothing dryer. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025 At that point, a new Border War chapter was all but complete, and this one came with huge moments, plot twists, momentum swings, the works. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025 The Ewpjdk 4-Pack Garden Pruning Shears come with four pruning shears for the price of one and are versatile enough to take on all kinds of fall pruning tasks, like harvesting, clipping, deadheading, and cutting off the final fruits of the season, before winter comes. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025 His first and only target came mid-way through the second quarter – taking a hit in the ribs and exiting the game. Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025 His statement came amidst growing concern about Colombians joining the war in Ukraine. Rebecca Johns, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025 Once my teen started her period, mornings came with a different type of stress that wasn’t related to school outfits. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 6 Sep. 2025 These messages appear to come directly from PayPal, and users need to beware. Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for come
Verb
  • Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Hurricane Kiko slowly approaching Hawaii Hurricane Kiko will be closely watched for up to 10 days, AccuWeather Meteorologist Geoff Cornish said.
    John Bacon, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That time finally arrived against Eastern Washington.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Cárdenas, who served in Colombia’s national police and arrived in Ukraine to fight in April 2024, surrendered to Russian forces when his unit failed to defend a position in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk.
    Rebecca Johns, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Native viburnums, such as Arrowwood and Blackhaw, show off red, yellow and purple foliage in the fall, along with berries that also become winter bird feeders.
    Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Sinner could become the first repeat men’s champion in New York since Roger Federer won the hard-court tournament five years in a row from 2004-08.
    Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Changes to Medicare and Medicaid plan coverage would happen immediately, however.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Revord does the audio themself, and worked with a dialect coach to perfect British accents and learn how to act without facial expressions or gestures.
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Trump has done less of this in his second term, preferring to twist arms and lobby lawmakers privately this time.
    W. James Antle III, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
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  • Swift and Beyoncé entered the evening tied for the most-ever VMA awards.
    Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Texas State enters the top 50 after beating UTSA.
    Chris Vannini, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • Diets rich in vitamin D and iron appeared to help combat alopecia and hair loss.
    Brian Mastroianni, Health, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Jalen Carter was ejected from the Eagles’ season opener after appearing to spit at Dak Prescott.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Those in a market that can buy a version with a SIM tray will get a 3,988mAh battery.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
  • But offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo can manufacture easy touches for Brown to get him in rhythm early.
    Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Come.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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