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as in comes
to get to a destination
when will the guests arrive?
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as in succeeds
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
the actress knew she'd arrived when she received an Oscar nomination
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Recent Examples of arrives
Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
When everyone arrives, Zack, Benji, Schwartz, Danny, and Luke are all at the swim-up bar as the storm clouds roll into the resort.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 June 2026
One of the biggest surprises in Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay arrives through Evan Loftis, the seemingly ordinary teenager at the center of the show’s increasingly unsettling mystery.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 17 June 2026
Successfully reducing the debt before an inheritance arrives could help preserve more of the money for savings, investing or other financial goals.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 June 2026
The hefty contract arrives at a moment when many industry observers have questioned whether New York’s new tax on non-primary residences might dampen demand at the top end of the market.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
The second iteration expands the post-apocalyptic universe with more action and an ensemble story and arrives on Prime Video worldwide this Halloween, Prime Video said.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 17 June 2026
The Obama Center opens Friday on a sprawling Jackson Park campus, and arrives with the kind of optimism that defined his first presidential campaign.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Stay tuned for my full evaluation of Golden Gate when the public beta arrives next month, and please resist the temptation to install the inevitably slow and buggy developer beta.
—Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
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South Korea arrives with a mix of European experience and a hunger for glory.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
When everyone arrives, Zack, Benji, Schwartz, Danny, and Luke are all at the swim-up bar as the storm clouds roll into the resort.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 June 2026
One of the biggest surprises in Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay arrives through Evan Loftis, the seemingly ordinary teenager at the center of the show’s increasingly unsettling mystery.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 17 June 2026
Successfully reducing the debt before an inheritance arrives could help preserve more of the money for savings, investing or other financial goals.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 June 2026
The hefty contract arrives at a moment when many industry observers have questioned whether New York’s new tax on non-primary residences might dampen demand at the top end of the market.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
The second iteration expands the post-apocalyptic universe with more action and an ensemble story and arrives on Prime Video worldwide this Halloween, Prime Video said.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 17 June 2026
The Obama Center opens Friday on a sprawling Jackson Park campus, and arrives with the kind of optimism that defined his first presidential campaign.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Stay tuned for my full evaluation of Golden Gate when the public beta arrives next month, and please resist the temptation to install the inevitably slow and buggy developer beta.
—Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrives
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The only exception to this rule, CMS notes, comes when referring to the Earth in relation to other celestial bodies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
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The goal comes amid a tough week for Messi and his family.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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Scenes of Cameron trauma-bonding with peers Jane Fonda (Sasha Lane) and Adam Red Eagle (Forrest Goodluck) add some levity, but Cameron Post succeeds in its aim to haunt.—
Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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No wonder then that despite complete control over every decision, the IPO was such a success – the market sees that the bet on SpaceX only succeeds if Musk gets to make the decision.—
Vineer Bhansali,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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In some cases, such a reexamination appears to be already underway, said Paul Sanford, director of policy analysis at The Wilderness Society.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The issue appears to be ongoing.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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At least one expert, however, said the green could linger for months because algae thrives in summer heat.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Lenders, meanwhile, are more protected from wipeouts, but can only get their money back, plus a little interest, if the company thrives.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
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Not ready to accept a blowout loss, Bosnia and Herzegovina's Ermin Mahmić lands one in the net in stoppage time!—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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There is plenty of crying on the trip, which happens as soon as everyone lands and Kristen has her first freakout.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
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Indeed, soccer is honored and flourishes with that kind of play.—
Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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In the open-concept living and dining areas, classic architecture flourishes against a modern color palette and contemporary furnishings.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
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That is why Florida Republicans are taking the lead to make sure the state prospers as AI advances, instead of letting Silicon Valley write the rules.—
Brendan Steinhauser,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Conditions Boxwood prospers when it is grown in full sun to part shade.—
Lauren Dunec Hoang,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2026
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