come (to) 1 of 2

Definition of come (to)next

come to

2 of 2

verb (2)

as in to come around
to gain consciousness again after being in a coma for months, the patient quite unexpectedly came to

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Verb
  • And while the interest from the other teams is generally tied to a desire get consistent production in their running game, the Packers' interest glows in neon because Jacobs' days with the Packers seem numbered.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • What were the odds that this particular bat numbered among them?
    — Téa Obreht, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • This means less manual cleanup and a healthier appliance in the long run.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Lehane said OpenAI’s views are meant to offer an alternative to extremes around AI.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The original bridge collapsed into the Patapsco River in March 2024 after a cargo ship lost power and struck it, killing six construction workers.
    — CBS Baltimore, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Currently, the county supervisors can impose a final offer that employees must accept because by law, public safety personnel are not allowed to strike.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • But when the poll came around to Tony’s budget dispute with the County Commission, the wording of the questions — along with the absence of the County Commission’s perspective on the issues — may be just as important as the results.
    — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
  • When the rear end starts coming around, instinct tells you to look at the curb, cone or barrier getting frighteningly close.
    — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Where responsibly available material can be aggregated near production, these feedstocks support shorter supply chains, diversify sourcing and create additional income in farming regions.
    — Kari Stoever, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The 270toWin consensus forecast, which aggregates several forecasters, leans Democratic in 220 House seats and Republican in 196, with 19 toss-ups.
    — Steven John, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The new photonic light analyser could help recover some of that information by separating the field into its distinct coherence modes.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • In December 2025, law enforcement officials served a search warrant at her home and recovered more than 1,500 luxury items.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • But after seven wins in nine games, even some of Carrick’s more sceptical colleagues from playing days must be coming round to his candidacy by now.
    — Mark Critchley, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Smalls come round and large pizzas are sheet-pan-style.
    — Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Come (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20%28to%29. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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