Synonyms of comes

comes

verb

present tense third-person singular of come

1

as in approaches

to move closer to

come here and sit by the fire

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approaches
• enters
• nears
• advances
• pops (in)
• nighs
• drops in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• goes
• withdraws
• leaves
• retreats
• departs
• exits
• recedes (from)

2

as in arrives

to get to a destination

when do you think they'll come?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• arrives
• appears
• lands
• gets through
• gets in
• turns up
• shows up
• reaches
• hits
• fetches
• makes
• touches down
• pulls in
• disembarks
• bursts (in or into)
• blows in
• waltzes (in)
• barges (in)
• clocks (in)
• debarks
• breezes (in)
• checks in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• goes
• leaves
• checks out
• flees
• clocks (out)
• vamooses

3

as in becomes

to eventually have as a state or quality

your dreams can come true

Synonyms & Similar Words

• becomes
• grows
• gets
• goes
• turns
• runs
• transforms
• waxes
• alters
• modifies
• changes
• transmutes
• mutates
• transfigures
• metamorphoses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• is
• continues
• remains
• stays
• lingers
• abides

4

as in happens

to take place

whatever may come we'll always be together

Synonyms & Similar Words

• happens
• is
• occurs
• does
• transpires
• comes down
• passes
• befalls
• comes off
• goes on
• comes about
• goes down
• comes to pass
• cooks
• chances
• rises
• arises
• develops
• haps
• materializes
• betides
• intervenes
• follows
• proceeds
• shapes (up)
• breaks
• comes up
• springs (up)
• crops (up)
• turns out
• results
• falls out
• goes off

5

as in progresses

to move forward along a course

how is the remodeling job coming?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• progresses
• goes
• does
• proceeds
• marches
• forges
• comes along
• goes along
• goes off
• advances
• gets on
• gets along
• fares
• paces
• gains ground
• speeds
• accelerates
• pushes
• travels
• nears
• approaches
• drives
• propels
• passes
• runs
• repairs
• wends
• impels
• actuates
• journeys
• fast-forwards
• takes out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stands
• remains
• stays
• stops
• stems
• blocks
• hinders
• impedes
• checks
• obstructs
• halts
• arrests
• slows (down or up)
• suppresses
• interrupts
• represses
• retards
• ceases
• inhibits
• delays
• balks
• stalls
• holds back
• hampers
• detains
• pauses
• waits
• nips
• stunts
• regresses
• cramps
• lets up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of comes

There will be recruiting battles and NIL headaches and portal defections and angry message boards and all the other insanity that comes with coaching at a place where fans consider 9-3 an average record rather than an accomplishment. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

The attack comes a day after a roadside bomb struck a security forces convoy in the northwestern Hangu district and killed six soldiers. — Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026

The slow phase comes before transactions begin; once the team, brand expression and community foundation are in place, expansion can move fast. — Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026

Zerinitey loves the simple excitement that comes with getting the chance to go shopping. — The Star, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2026

The ruling comes amid growing legal battles in the state and nationwide over transgender rights in schools and universities. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Each comes with 24 pairs of single use masks with a 15 to 20 minute wear time. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

As a retired fighter, Taylor faces the daunting task of deciding what comes next. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

The announcement comes amid a swirling debate around the role AI should play in how students across the country learn, and how parents and educators can best set kids up for future success. — Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026