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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
Joseph Dames, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
If feedback arrives, filter it for usefulness and keep moving, because your authentic tone attracts supporters who appreciate your vision.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2026
Stock at least three days' worth of these pantry items on our list before the snowstorm arrives.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
And because Tremble has a guarantee trigger in his contract before free agency, the Panthers will need to make their decision on him before the market opens and the draft arrives.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
The trio will have the orbiting lab to themselves until SpaceX's four-person Crew-12 mission arrives.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Because for kids, help that arrives early isn’t just helpful.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The astronauts are scheduled to land back on Earth before the next space station crew arrives in orbit, though NASA flight engineer Chris Williams and two Russian cosmonauts will remain onboard.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
When the oily messenger arrives at the hotel, Lucy is confused and devastated.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
The extreme cold arrives Thursday night into Friday morning as wind chills drop as low as 45 below zero.
—Joseph Dames, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
If feedback arrives, filter it for usefulness and keep moving, because your authentic tone attracts supporters who appreciate your vision.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2026
Stock at least three days' worth of these pantry items on our list before the snowstorm arrives.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
And because Tremble has a guarantee trigger in his contract before free agency, the Panthers will need to make their decision on him before the market opens and the draft arrives.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
The trio will have the orbiting lab to themselves until SpaceX's four-person Crew-12 mission arrives.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Because for kids, help that arrives early isn’t just helpful.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The astronauts are scheduled to land back on Earth before the next space station crew arrives in orbit, though NASA flight engineer Chris Williams and two Russian cosmonauts will remain onboard.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
When the oily messenger arrives at the hotel, Lucy is confused and devastated.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrives
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But the meeting also comes just a week after Lee met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on a visit to Beijing—the first time a South Korean President has visited China since 2019 as Lee moves to normalize relations with China.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Collin County Jail The arrest comes one day after Ezeiruaku was told he was being fined $10,528 by the NFL for pulling the helmet off a New York Giants player after a skirmish during the Cowboys' loss to the Giants on January 4.—
Briana Aldridge,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Here’s everything to know about the limited series' finale, including whether Jake succeeds at stopping JFK's assassination.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Moench succeeds series co-creator Francesca Sloane who served as showrunner for Season 1.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2026
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Angela Bassett, for one, appears to be looking forward to watching Teyana Taylor host this weekend's episode of Saturday Night Live.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Jan. 2026
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The study appears in the journal Nature.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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As usual, Coon thrives in ambiguity, layering a seemingly straightforward woman with depth.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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This cerebral transit thrives where there is curiosity, flexibility and a willingness to ask the right questions at the right time.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Godfall tells the story of a small Nebraska town, which becomes the center of the world when a giant alien crash lands out of the sky beside it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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Georgia Tech lands Justice Haynes Georgia Tech scored a big win on Wednesday when the Yellow Jackets landed a commitment from one of the best remaining players available in the portal.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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It is linked to nature and that which flourishes and regenerates.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2025
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Dries Van Noten, Proenza Schouler, and Dior leaned into drama with bold designs that demanded attention—flourishes befitting their new creative directors.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
16 Dec. 2025
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Perhaps Javier prospers in ways Alcantara couldn’t.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Arrives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrives. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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