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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
Towels, bedding and linens are provided with a room, which also comes with touchscreen entertainment and information monitors.
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Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Jeffrey comes before the crowd toward the end of the show — wearing a white mask and a red hoodie — and asks audience members to give testimonials.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
This program also comes with a universal intake policy.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
The 42 comes with rooftop solar panels and a hybrid propulsion system that can recharge the onboard batteries.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
The news of their trip comes amid a busy start to the year for the couple.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The pickup comes days before the drama, starring Billy Magnussen, Sarah Goldberg, Zach Galifianakis, Lucy Punch, Simon Helberg and Rob Corddry, is set to premiere at South By Southwest on March 14.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
That funding system changes this year when portions of a new law comes into effect.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
McDuffie’s deal comes before what’s expected to be a hectic free agent period, beginning on Monday when the legal tampering window opens at noon ET.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Jeffrey comes before the crowd toward the end of the show — wearing a white mask and a red hoodie — and asks audience members to give testimonials.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
This program also comes with a universal intake policy.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
The 42 comes with rooftop solar panels and a hybrid propulsion system that can recharge the onboard batteries.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
The news of their trip comes amid a busy start to the year for the couple.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The pickup comes days before the drama, starring Billy Magnussen, Sarah Goldberg, Zach Galifianakis, Lucy Punch, Simon Helberg and Rob Corddry, is set to premiere at South By Southwest on March 14.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
That funding system changes this year when portions of a new law comes into effect.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
McDuffie’s deal comes before what’s expected to be a hectic free agent period, beginning on Monday when the legal tampering window opens at noon ET.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes
Verb
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Amore approaches the song with all the vocal ferocity of a wind chime; MORI’s chorus repeats the title phrase in monotone.—
E.R. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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The new images reveal stunning details about what happens as a star approaches the end of its evolutionary life cycle.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Protect your peace so wisdom arrives in stillness.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Once March arrives, certain plants have already set their blooms for the upcoming flowering season, meaning pruning too early can remove those buds.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If the fog becomes more widespread, a Dense Fog Advisory may be needed.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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Build rhythm, and your energy becomes truly dependable.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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When this happens, the brain can interpret the bad feelings that arise as evidence of incompetence or a character flaw.—
Nir Eyal,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In other words, in this context, looking ahead in the game, anticipating problems, coming up with solutions in the moment, and adopting new strategies as the game progresses.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2026
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In terms of lensing, Caswill and Ives soften the imagery as the film progresses in order to reflect the growing bond between the two lovers.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Teachers in the Dublin Unified School District took to the picket lines on Tuesday as a strike enters its second day.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Pickett isn’t a threat to Young, who enters an all-important fourth season.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 9,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For the first time, there appears to be a commitment that Foxboro will incur no cost and will not have to worry about reimbursement processes.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Taleghan 2 appears to be deeply buried, similar to Fordow and Natanz, and its recent hardening may have prompted the use of extremely heavy bunker-busters.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Every dollar goes in pre-tax, grows tax-free, and comes out tax-free if used for medical expenses.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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When demand grows, utility companies often need to pass on costs of grid upgrades to consumers, so households end up paying more for their electricity.—
Eric Schmidt,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Comes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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