COMES Synonyms: 145 Similar and Opposite Words

comes

verb

present tense third-person singular of come

as in approaches

to move closer to come here and sit by the fire

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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 becomes

to eventually have as a state or quality your dreams can come true

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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 Next, in comes Hegseth (Colin Jost), chugging a non-alcoholic beer. — William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026 The new partnership with Playboi Carti also comes amid changes to the shoe brand. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026 The necessary computer that comes with it is another $12,000. — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026 That’s because the screenplay, whenever it’s set inside the Grenada conference room, comes verbatim from the transcript written by a Congressional stenographer for posterity. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2026 The accusation comes two months after Tiffany Qualls’ firing in June. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026 The march comes amid growing anxieties over the upcoming November elections. — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026 The emotional episode comes one week after viewers saw Meadows return to the Aleutian Lady following a medical leave. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026 This revelation comes shortly after rumors swirled about Beatrice and Eugenie potentially losing their royal titles. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 26 Sep. 2026

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Verb

One day, after Pi-o performs at a hospital, a doctor approaches him to ask how Jeong-yo is doing.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
The Venice activation will also serve as a test for how Tower 28 approaches physical community experiences going forward.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of approaches

Verb

Those changes target constraints that can limit missile production after funding becomes available.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
During a major transformation, when clarity is missing, everything slows down, teams resist and everything becomes harder.

— Tracy Nolan, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of becomes

Verb

But Barra knows that the idea will make some consumers uneasy—and GM, more than most companies, knows exactly what happens when customers don’t feel safe.

— Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
What happens next is conveyed almost entirely through flashbacks to dinners that weren’t interesting enough to become full scenes.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of happens

Verb

As the day progresses and the vibe moves from business to pleasure, guests drift out to the outdoor terrace at La Lo La Rooftop with panoramic vistas, twinkling festoon lighting, and a menu of tapas and cocktails.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
But that’s largely due to the aural sensation provided by the voices, which become more powerful and prominent as the film progresses, dragging Jamal down with them.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of progresses

Verb

Another carrier enters the mix The 777 acquisition gives Stratolaunch three carrier aircraft with which to plan future missions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
Rapidly dropping water temperatures in the fall can significantly increase the risk of cold water shock and hypothermia for anyone who enters the water, according to DEEP officials.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of enters

Verb

The first image from the episode (see it above) shows Butters in what appears to be his backyard with the X-Pest exterminator guy, who has strapped on his tank of poison and has his sprayer wand at the ready.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
The result is a snug and secure fit that almost molds to the foot and a sheeny, almost-iridescent finish that appears alien or as if it should be used for a superhero’s costume.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of appears

Verb

When the quantum of color deposited by the brush diminishes, and grows lighter, its essence as paint applied by brush reveals itself.

— Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
In some projections, that extra snow outweighs the ice lost to the warming ocean, and the ice sheet actually grows.

— Robert Kopp, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

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