Thesaurus results for COMES DOWN

comes down

verb

present tense third-person singular of come down

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 The difference between a good flight and a great one often comes down to what’s in your carry-on. — Morgan Ashley Parker, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026 Much of that realism comes down to the clutch pedal having real heft, deliberately mimicking the 33 lb (15 kg) of resistance found on the 599, the last true manual Ferrari ever made. — New Atlas, 10 July 2026 Having audacity comes down to taking action and being willing to take risks. — Austin Schutte, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 How Common Tooth Loss Is Worldwide The reason a regenerative dental drug matters beyond a rare-disease starting point comes down to scale. — Allison Palmer july 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026 Quality clothing comes down to a combination of durability and longevity — with a dash of style thrown in to keep every outfit looking fresh all season. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 For Dembele, defending the Ballon d’Or now comes down to a defining knockout performance against top-level opposition. — Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 29 June 2026 Khan says the story ultimately comes down to something simpler than legal filings or court orders. — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 Part of the reason for the growing trend comes down to money, Oh said. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 28 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes down

Verb

This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
The experience provides a great deal of hospitality to ensure everything happens smoothly.

— Chadner Navarro, Robb Report, 9 July 2026

Definition of happens

Verb

There is no cure yet, though treatments do exist to help manage symptoms.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
There is a large swath of security around Arrowhead Stadium because of the World Cup, so even when there aren’t matches, draft preparation is affected.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026