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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
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The appointment arrives just ahead of the United Nations' International Day of Play on June 11, which highlights the importance of play as a fundamental right for children.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
When the rank list phase arrives, candidates understand how to approach it strategically, with a clear sense of their priorities and a realistic assessment of their options.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Congratulations on making it this far, and remember there are only a few more days until the weekend arrives.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 3 June 2026
Melissa McCarthy arrives at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in West Hollywood, Calif.
—Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 3 June 2026
On the surface, Y’all Won, the first project from Veeze in close to two years, arrives as a concession.
—Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
The next chance of wetter wet arrives on Monday.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Now, emergency officials say preparation begins long before a storm arrives.
—Mallory Nicholls, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Verb
Texas’ Teagan Kavan, the most outstanding player of the 2025 series, arrives on the heels of a shutout pitching performance in the semifinal round.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The appointment arrives just ahead of the United Nations' International Day of Play on June 11, which highlights the importance of play as a fundamental right for children.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
When the rank list phase arrives, candidates understand how to approach it strategically, with a clear sense of their priorities and a realistic assessment of their options.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Congratulations on making it this far, and remember there are only a few more days until the weekend arrives.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 3 June 2026
Melissa McCarthy arrives at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in West Hollywood, Calif.
—Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 3 June 2026
On the surface, Y’all Won, the first project from Veeze in close to two years, arrives as a concession.
—Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
The next chance of wetter wet arrives on Monday.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Now, emergency officials say preparation begins long before a storm arrives.
—Mallory Nicholls, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrives
Verb
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Breakfast comes with more river views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The study comes as the sun remains near the peak of Solar Cycle 25, a period of heightened solar activity that has already produced spectacular aurora displays across the globe.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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The biology itself, the metabolic state that determines whether a run succeeds or fails, has historically been only partially observable.—
Hamid Noori,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Kittelberger succeeds Kyla Ghirardello, Miss Bel Air 2025, and is the 16th consecutive title holder.—
Aegis,
Baltimore Sun,
28 May 2026
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His encounters include an apparently mute teen acrobat played by Kinski, who appears topless in a scene.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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One day after receiving a video tribute during his return to Philadelphia, Nick Castellanos appears to be out of a job again.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Though the Thunder’s identity will start with Gilgeous-Alexander, Antetokounmpo thrives best with elite shooters around him.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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But the Missourian thrives, because it is subsidized by the university.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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The date does not go to plan after a move to take things further in a remote out-of-town motel lands them in the crosshairs of a bloody and intricate murder plot.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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The classic sneaker begins with a white leather upper that’s primarily accented with the signature True Blue shade, a hue which lands somewhere between marine blue and navy.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
3 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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Designing a life and family that flourishes beyond it is the true work.—
Royce Ramey,
Forbes.com,
15 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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“Arrives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrives. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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