as in happens
to take place
let's wait and see what comes down at the meeting
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of comes down
Piscitelli said the city has been talking to Criterion Development over time about potential land uses after the building comes down.
—
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
The difference often comes down to taxes.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
But so much of this rivalry comes down to Ant, as compelling a Nuggets villain as any.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
The difference between counting down the minutes and barely noticing the time often comes down to what’s in your carry-on.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
The difference comes down to how it's made.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
This typically comes down to your income and assets.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The only roster spot that appears to be undecided at this point comes down to Hyeseong Kim or Alex Freeland as the left-handed hitting half of a second base platoon.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun reported that the Seattle Kraken, Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings are interested, too, if the price comes down.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
The difference often comes down to taxes.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
But so much of this rivalry comes down to Ant, as compelling a Nuggets villain as any.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
The difference between counting down the minutes and barely noticing the time often comes down to what’s in your carry-on.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
The difference comes down to how it's made.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
This typically comes down to your income and assets.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The only roster spot that appears to be undecided at this point comes down to Hyeseong Kim or Alex Freeland as the left-handed hitting half of a second base platoon.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun reported that the Seattle Kraken, Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings are interested, too, if the price comes down.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes down
Verb
-
What happens next Authorities emphasize that the charges are allegations, and Mance is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
-
What happens when that falls apart?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
There is no threat to the community.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
-
There is nothing else, no grander messaging to be pulled from the footage.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Made of reflective material, this leash assures the safety of both you and your pet when the sun goes down.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
-
So your instinct is naturally to pull up, because once that's coming at you, hopefully the bird goes down.—
Meena Thiruvengadam,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Comes down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20down. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
