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Recent Examples of comes down
Since a company’s success depends heavily on its people, staying competitive often comes down to whether employees are actively developing themselves alongside business needs.
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Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
When asked about the depth that Oklahoma City has and what his preferred level of depth for the Lakers going forward would be, Lakers coach JJ Redick said that winning – especially to Oklahoma City or San Antonio’s standards – often comes down to spots 10 through 15 on the team.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
The difference between a pickle that supports your gut and one that mostly just delivers salt comes down to how it was made.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
There’s a world where this series comes down to the second units.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 18 May 2026
From high-altitude ISR and long-range strike systems to next-generation propulsion and space launch, performance increasingly comes down to the energy powering the platform.
—David Szondy
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
The difference comes down to a handful of low-effort tweaks and a few very specific travel accessories that do the heavy lifting.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Keeping your intake in a healthy range comes down to a few other practical habits as well.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 May 2026
The concern comes down to control and transparency.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
When asked about the depth that Oklahoma City has and what his preferred level of depth for the Lakers going forward would be, Lakers coach JJ Redick said that winning – especially to Oklahoma City or San Antonio’s standards – often comes down to spots 10 through 15 on the team.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
The difference between a pickle that supports your gut and one that mostly just delivers salt comes down to how it was made.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
There’s a world where this series comes down to the second units.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 18 May 2026
From high-altitude ISR and long-range strike systems to next-generation propulsion and space launch, performance increasingly comes down to the energy powering the platform.
—David Szondy
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
The difference comes down to a handful of low-effort tweaks and a few very specific travel accessories that do the heavy lifting.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Keeping your intake in a healthy range comes down to a few other practical habits as well.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 May 2026
The concern comes down to control and transparency.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes down
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Today, the property is a best-case example of the magic that happens when old meets new.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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And unlike in-person voting, where verification happens upfront, mail-in ballots must be inspected and have signatures verified.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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There is an effort to dilute the high-pH water in ditches that was contaminated with the large amount of chemicals that spilled, officials said.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Of course, there is the matter of Atlantis, the mega resort that dominates the island with a water park, shopping, an aquarium, and a casino.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
Verb
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All of this goes down before even one Louboutin touches the surgically clean white marble floor or ultra-plush Yves Klein blue carpet within the monumental lobby.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Keep drains clog-free with regular cleaning and being mindful of what goes down them.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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“Comes down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20down. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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