as in happens
to take place
let's wait and see what comes down at the meeting
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Recent Examples of comes down
Improving ease and regularity often comes down to dietary and lifestyle changes working together.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Steak is all about texture, and the secret to tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat comes down to understanding how to slice it properly—against the grain.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
That could cause some uncertainty if this game comes down to a big kick or two.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
The difference between a career and a calling often comes down to this single decision.
—Mike Cangi, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Steak is all about texture, and the secret to tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat comes down to understanding how to slice it properly—against the grain.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
That could cause some uncertainty if this game comes down to a big kick or two.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
The difference between a career and a calling often comes down to this single decision.
—Mike Cangi, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes down
Verb
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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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Fortunately, there is one way to get that tropical feeling without ever stepping on a plane.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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In Lemhi County, Idaho, for example, if the sole dispatch center goes down, 911 calls go unanswered.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
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This goes down to the acceptance criteria by explicitly stating functionality that is not to be included as part of the implementation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Comes down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20down. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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