comes

present tense third-person singular of come
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as in approaches
to move closer to come here and sit by the fire

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Recent Examples of comes The new launch comes just a few months after The Dispatch acquired SCOTUSBlog, the legal analysis website. Max Tani, semafor.com, 28 Sep. 2025 The pair's conversation comes just after the release of their books. Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025 The incident comes just days after Young cancelled a New Jersey performance that had been scheduled for Friday. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025 At one point, after Paul has relapsed, Catt comes home and catches a woman sneaking out of their house. Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025 Shooting comes after Mormon church leader's death The shooting comes a day after the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints passed away. Kristen Jordan Shamus, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025 Hotor Travel Toiletry Bag with Hanging Hook A high-quality toiletry kit doesn’t have to cost a fortune—just look at the $10 Hotor Travel Toiletry Bag that comes equipped with a hook and a handy unfurling design. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025 Rachel Scott has the latest from Capitol Hill and top House leaders, Republican Steve Scalise and Democrat Hakeem Jeffries, on what comes next. ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025 That’s something that comes with work throughout the week, and just keep working at it. Zach Berman, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes
Verb
  • As the nation approaches its 250th birthday next year, the National Archives has mounted its first display of the entire Constitution.
    New York Times, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • As the nation approaches the 2026 midterm elections, these developments could have significant implications for the political climate.
    Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Exploremore is a solid, sweet cookie contender that will be available when Girl Scout Cookie season arrives in Orange County.
    Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The big number arrives, characters emote, high notes ring and ring and ring again … and the aria subsides unmemorably, without leaving the ozone tang that signals a bolt of musical lightning.
    Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Drone watch in Western Europe Munich becomes the latest European airport to close after sightings of drones nearby.
    Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Opening Smashing Machine in 3,345 locations is a far more aggressive move, although sources say A24 remains confident that the film will find its stride as word of mouth grows and becomes more positive.
    Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But let’s see what happens when Mississippi State takes its show on the road in a game of significance (sorry, Southern Miss).
    Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The state will announce other closures as the project progresses, officials said.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
  • October does not typically begin with flannel-and-jeans weather, but Louisville is supposed to be gradually trending in that direction as the month progresses.
    Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
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  • At the same time, Wallcast enters a new chapter with an upgrade of its audio and camera systems.
    Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
  • He high-fives Baby Shark, who enters from his left.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • His comments come as the right-wing party Reform UK appears to be leading in the polls.
    Ian King, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Democrats’ most visible strategy appears to be trying to bum a few bucks from the grassroots—when the grassroots’ greatest power is in protest, boycott, and other unified mobilization efforts.
    Sarah Stankorb, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Opening Smashing Machine in 3,345 locations is a far more aggressive move, although sources say A24 remains confident that the film will find its stride as word of mouth grows and becomes more positive.
    Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2025
  • While fall growth is limited, the plant grows with gusto in spring when chickweed produces its tiny, white daisy-like flowers.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025

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“Comes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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