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as in arrives
to get to a destination
when do you think they'll come?
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as in happens
to take place
whatever may come we'll always be together
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as in progresses
to move forward along a course
how is the remodeling job coming?
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Recent Examples of comes
Catie Dull Republicans are taking the first steps Friday to usher in a new era of full GOP control in Washington as Congress comes into session but the usually ceremonial process in the House is already bogged down in political infighting over who should be elected Speaker of the House.
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Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 3 Jan. 2025
The vacation recap comes days after Lopez shared a video montage highlighting her 2024, which included red carpet appearances and musical performances.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
This three-piece set from Walmart comes with 10, 15 and 20-pound kettlebells to help target all major muscle groups in various exercise options.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
What comes next for the Democratic Party.
—Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
The shooting comes less than two days before Christmas, one of the busiest shopping times of the year.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Warranty The 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid comes with a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The state's announcement comes a week after members of Cincinnati City Council weighed in on the traffic gridlock issue.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
In business and professional growth alike, sustained success rarely comes without a meaningful investment.
—Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 3 Jan. 2025
The vacation recap comes days after Lopez shared a video montage highlighting her 2024, which included red carpet appearances and musical performances.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
This three-piece set from Walmart comes with 10, 15 and 20-pound kettlebells to help target all major muscle groups in various exercise options.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
What comes next for the Democratic Party.
—Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
The shooting comes less than two days before Christmas, one of the busiest shopping times of the year.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Warranty The 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid comes with a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The state's announcement comes a week after members of Cincinnati City Council weighed in on the traffic gridlock issue.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
In business and professional growth alike, sustained success rarely comes without a meaningful investment.
—Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes
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Finding one this year becomes trickier after the second round.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Reckless and often liable to go off the handle, Johnny Boy constantly gets himself and the loyal but frustrated Charlie in trouble, which becomes outright deadly when Johnny borrows too much money from Mafia loan sharks.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
24 Mar. 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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Based on historical trends, travelers can expect that thousands more flights will be disrupted as the day progresses.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Based on an historical trend analysis, hundreds if not thousands more flights will be disrupted as the day progresses.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Los Angeles enters the season as heavy favorites to repeat but due to the fickle nature of baseball at times, anything can happen.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Once the innie enters the room, it is forced to engage in an activity which coincides with things Gemma fears (going to the dentist, airplane turbulence) or dreads (writing thank-you cards).—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2025
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Redditors also pointed out that like his sister, the man appears to be doing nothing to stop his family's mistreatment of his wife.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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House Speaker Mike Johnson appears to have smoothed out some of the bumps in the road ahead of tonight's GOP budget vote after some House Republicans voiced concerns over potential Medicaid cuts.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Next, this tooth-lens is surgically embedded into the patient's cheek for about three months, during which time a layer of tissue grows around it.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Mar. 2025
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Space Florida promotes and grows Florida’s leadership in the space economy.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The same goes for fans, who root for the name on the front of the jerseys but have little time to bond with the guys filling them.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Mar. 2025
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One more plank of the United States' global influence goes dark at the president's whim.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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As this occurs, the leaves and flower gradually push upwards out of the bulb and ground.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when your body isn't able to properly use insulin.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Comes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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