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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
Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Vanderbilt's film arrives at theaters as the latest in a long line of films made about the trials of Nazi war crimes.
—NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
Despite the fall-ready edge of Moore’s patent pair, Tom Ford’s Eva pump also arrives in satin finishes — including a butter-yellow version worn by Chrissy Teigen in New York last September for a daytime press outing.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Black posted 114 strikeouts in 119 ⅓ innings and also arrives with major-league experience.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025
Merv, directed by Jessica Swale and written by Dane Clark and Linsey Stewart, arrives on Prime Video pm December 10.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
The downtime will allow crews to install a new track switch before winter arrives.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Whenever a young player arrives or signs a new contract, McGinn will make a point of introducing himself to him and his family.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
The elevator stops at each floor and a new ghostly guest arrives offering some insight into Will’s plan.
—Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
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No one knows what the future has in store, but Swinney seems likely to be back at Clemson when the 2026 college football season arrives.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Vanderbilt's film arrives at theaters as the latest in a long line of films made about the trials of Nazi war crimes.
—NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
Despite the fall-ready edge of Moore’s patent pair, Tom Ford’s Eva pump also arrives in satin finishes — including a butter-yellow version worn by Chrissy Teigen in New York last September for a daytime press outing.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Black posted 114 strikeouts in 119 ⅓ innings and also arrives with major-league experience.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025
Merv, directed by Jessica Swale and written by Dane Clark and Linsey Stewart, arrives on Prime Video pm December 10.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
The downtime will allow crews to install a new track switch before winter arrives.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Whenever a young player arrives or signs a new contract, McGinn will make a point of introducing himself to him and his family.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
The elevator stops at each floor and a new ghostly guest arrives offering some insight into Will’s plan.
—Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrives
Verb
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There are other Washburn regulars here too, like the excellent actors Bruce McKenzie and Jeff Biehl, but despite all their long acquaintance, something about the project never quite comes into focus.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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To safely transport your new baby home from the hospital, consider the Peg Perego City Loop Infant Car Seat & Stroller Combo, which comes with a stroller and is 20% off.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
10 Nov. 2025
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Where the film succeeds is in its depiction of John and Greta as pawns of larger societal forces.—
Sarah Weinman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
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If that argument succeeds, the precedent would reach far beyond SNAP.—
James Sample,
ABC News,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Florida, however, appears committed to the trades.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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One of the vehicles – a cargo truck bearing the dairy factory’s logo – appears to be completely torched, with a thick cloud of black smoke rising from it.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The result is an ecosystem where misinformation thrives, and reliable information struggles to be well-utilized and contextualized.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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These are not circumstances in which a head coach thrives or lasts for long.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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No design elements compel particular notice, but their combination lands a couple notches safely above the telegenically bland.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Whoever lands the role is stepping into arguably the highest-profile job in global entertainment.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Or the décor flourishes of a squillion-dollar yacht that’s tasteful to a fault?—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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Today, civil society flourishes in formerly communist nations that have successfully made the transition to democracy, such as the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.—
Christopher Justin Einolf,
The Conversation,
26 Sep. 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 12 Nov. 2025.
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