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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
Of course, with a luxury experience also comes a luxurious price tag and the cost of tickets won’t be the kind of budget fares people most associate with bus travel.
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Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The singer’s recent hometown show comes weeks after her now ex-boyfriend, The Kid LAROI, seemingly confirmed their split.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Grab two lighter dumbbells and hinge from your hips so your torso comes parallel to the floor.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
With him comes former Colts teammate Will Fries, who now starts next to Kelly at right guard.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
However, the acquisition also comes with risks.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
The announcement comes the same day as a shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
This year, Obama's post comes alongside an announcement of a new Chicago Public Library branch at the Obama Presidential Center, an ambitious 19-acre project that opens next year.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
With that hint of fall in the air comes peak apple-picking season.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The singer’s recent hometown show comes weeks after her now ex-boyfriend, The Kid LAROI, seemingly confirmed their split.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Grab two lighter dumbbells and hinge from your hips so your torso comes parallel to the floor.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
With him comes former Colts teammate Will Fries, who now starts next to Kelly at right guard.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
However, the acquisition also comes with risks.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
The announcement comes the same day as a shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
This year, Obama's post comes alongside an announcement of a new Chicago Public Library branch at the Obama Presidential Center, an ambitious 19-acre project that opens next year.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
With that hint of fall in the air comes peak apple-picking season.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes
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As Kiko approaches the islands, rain and wind remain a possibility.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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As China’s Golden Week approaches at the start of October, demand for ocean cargo on the trans-Pacific trade lane is not projected to see a significant increase, according to a Thursday update from Flexport.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Sep. 2025
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Touch arrives on vinyl, CD, and digital download on October 24, via International Anthem and Nonesuch, with the album coming to digital streaming platforms on November 11.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
9 Sep. 2025
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And oftentimes, companies might be paying more than one tariff rate on a product depending on where the item arrives from.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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If the other person hears this explanation and still becomes hostile, Skinner recommends removing yourself from the exchange altogether and seeking out a flight attendant.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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The director thrives on these kinds of connections, planting her themes like a tree whose roots spread deeper and wider as the movie progresses.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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The org chart becomes clearer as the season progresses, but that also involves both Ken and Esmeralda’s subplots drifting away from the main action.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Now, as Flames GM Craig Conroy enters his third year as general manager and the team prepares to move into its new arena in two years’ time, Wolf is looked up as Calgary’s long-term starter.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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However, every few years, a movie enters the cultural lexicon that comes across as lived-in and accessible.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement Advertisement GSF posted videos on social media showing the incident, later followed by a video showing damage to the vessel with burn marks on what appears to be the main deck.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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But the notion of mysterious objects hurtling through the air in a way that appears intelligently controlled is hard to seperate from the stigma of little green men and flying saucers.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Fragrant sumac Fragrant sumac is a smaller, sprawling variety that grows two to five feet tall.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps your next door neighbor has a much fuller magnolia tree, or your acquaintance down the street grows dozens upon dozens of lovely roses.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Comes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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